Friday's Chat

[lrstech]

Jacqueline has given me the opportunity to ask the discussion question for tomorrow's chat. I'm grateful because I would love to hear what you have to say on the topic of balance. I know I have talked to some of you about this. I have a funny feeling I'm not alone in the struggle to find balance in my life

Comments

[deb_m]

I am constantly working on balance and I think that's normal cuz life is always changing. I am in a place right now where I have a great balance with my art and my family. I have scheduled art making time. We treat it like we would if it were a job outside the home. When I have time to make art I am inspired to do a lot of the other chores that I need to (cook, clean, etc.). Making art is like filling my gas tank. Time away from my kiddo gives me more energy to parent him the way I want to as well and this is really important to me.

I am a recovering perfectionist and have learned over the years to let certain things go. I am wayyyyy less hard on myself than I used to be (and sometimes I still am). I have put a lot of energy into focusing on staying in the present moment instead of obsessing on other things and this helps a lot. It comes naturally to me now. This helps keep the balance in check in a way I can't explain really. I also say 'no' to a lot of things. No scrapbooking night, no Pampered Chef party, etc. I need to use my time the way I need to use it for me and my family.

Lastly I say to myself....if something isn't working I can always change it! Very few decisions are so grave that they are written in stone ya know?