Busy, busy, in a tizzy

Anybody out there busy and in a tizzy? Well, I am there and am seeking to level it all out. It takes more prayer than I have given it and more grace than I myself possess. It's amazing the pace that life can take... much like running downhill on a rainy day, the bottom of the hill flying at you, the scene on either side of you a blur, and your feet slipping all over the place! My goodness!

So many decisions to make every day and so many tasks to accomplish. There are a few things that I must remind myself to do and those reminders are VERY frequent (when I remember!).

~Focus on today - I don't know about you but I tend to borrow whatever tomorrow may bring and place it on my already full mental plate. My datebook is a good place for me to put tasks down that need to be done another day, if my datebook isn't near I use a paper to make a list so it doesn't rattle around in my brain.

~Good, better, best - Trying not to do it all but to start with what is the most important or beneficial for my family as well as myself. There are so many good things to do , even better things, but what is the best use of my time. This one really takes some thinking for me.

~You don't have to do it all and probably shouldn't - True confession... I really do think I can do it all sometimes and usually within an unrealistic time frame. Although recently I am more than happy to admit I cannot do it all! Learning to recognize what is being driven by a feeling of urgency and what is really necessary. Can it wait? Will the world stop spinning if I do not do this? What affect will "doing it all" have on my mood and attitude? That result will definitely affect my family. Is it worth it?

I hope that this post will be an encouragement and maybe even a gentle rebuke (it is to me) to those of you ladies who tend to struggle with finding the balance in life. One thing I know, it helps me to talk it out and I'm thankful for this blog because I'm having trouble finding the time to talk to another woman in person! LOL!!

Please share with me what works for you, I'd love the input.
~G