This is exactly what happens to us on a daily basis. My husband and I live by to-do lists, we have a master one and two separate ones, we have both said before that crossing off an item on our to-do lists is one of the most rewarding feelings (we don't get out much). Sometimes there is just not enough time in the day to get it all done, which for the most part does not bother me, there is always tomorrow (I take a little more of a laid-back approach). Lately though, because of issues with time management I have had a really hard time writing. My blog is most definitely suffering and I feel like I am going through a dry spell. Usually words just flow out of me, word vomit some would say. I feel like an artist who has lost her muse, which I most definitely haven't (he is sitting beside me in his highchair playing with his cell phone). I think this is happening to me because I have so much on my mind, its hard to prioritize. Awhile back Kurt & I were discussing the root of his stress, after much debate, he frankly spit out "I think we have a time management issue". I wanted to scream who doesn't, especially people with babies!!! If you have read my previous blogs than you know going to the bathroom alone is a luxury. When you are trying to give 100% in every aspect of your life, time becomes your enemy. How can I be the best Mom, Wife, Investigator, Student and Business Owner if I don't even have the time to pee alone?! Good question I raise, does anyone have an answer? If you find out please let the rest of us know.
Back to school is among us, unfortunately this means for me too. I have been struggling for the last almost two years trying to figure out what path is right for me? There's no turning back now, I've got the wife and mother thing down. Its my career path that is dangling in the balance. After I realized my current B.S. degree (yes its Bachelor's, but I like to say bullshit) had no advancements for the future I went back to the drawing board. I toyed around with the idea of med school, that was a bust, I wanted to have a family sooner than later, plus I am not a millionaire. Then there was an event planner, I soon realized that the rich and snotty doesn't work well with this Dena girl. And finally the one that I have landed on.... a nurse. I love medicine, shift work, making people feel awesome physically and emotionally and well poop doesn't bother me obviously. So it was set, I talked to the hubs and enrolled in community college to get the last six classes I need to apply, that was in the Fall of 2010. Fast forward to Fall 2012 and I am struggling to get class three and four out of the way and now with a baby on board. Trouble is where do I find the time? I know in order to have a career after all the babes are grown and in school I have to buckle down and finish this path I started. Easier said than done, every time I am around Karson all I want to do is be with him. I want to be a stay at home mom, but I also want to have a career in the future. How do I plan to succeed in this endeavor? Time management, haha!
In order to start this semester off right. I figure I would make myself a master to-do list. A reference for when I am floundering around like a crazy person. Here it goes:
- Live by the calendar. Makes dates, appointments and time outs in order to survive.
- Take time to enjoy. Breathe!
- Don't forget about the supportive people in your life who make all of this possible.
- Give your best, make this time sacrifice count.
- Craft. Its your best stress relief.
- Don't loose focus on your ultimate goal.
- Love yourself, your family and your life.
- Don't add stress/drama into your already hectic life.
- Be thankful for every minute.
- Make memories and document them.
- Smile.
- Wake up everyday with a fresh start.
- Try to enforce me time- even if its just peeing alone.
- Sleep and nap when time permits.
- Embrace your accomplishments. Be proud.
& finally manage your time!
Tomorrow is Karson's 6 month appointment! Who knows, I might be blogging again.
Let them eat peas!
Stay tuned for mid-September, we have something really fun brewing!
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