Subscribe Feed (RSS)The Balance Shifted, Again
September 17th, 2009 by Lauren | Filed under Balancing.This past August marked my 4th year doing business online. When I started my youngest was just 18 mos. old and my oldest was in preschool 2 mornings a week. So I’ve been through the months of sitting at my computer with my toddler in my lap. I’ve conditioned my sons to know when they’ll need to wait a minute for me to finish an email before I can get them something. I’ve shared my time for years with at least one child – balancing my online time with my Motherly duties.
Now, for the first time in 8 years I have a little over 2 hours to myself every weekday morning – not to be shared with anyone! The balance has shifted – a little more room for the other things that can easily take up my time. At least now I’ll be able to do some of those without being interrupted – increase in focus.
Rediscovering some things I used to enjoy…
- Listening to the radio (instead of Barney, or The Wiggles) while I work helps me focus.
- Doing dishes in a quiet house, start to finish, is very mentally therapeutic. I can get lost in thought AND have a clean sink for at least a couple during the day.
- Okay, I’ve never enjoyed grocery shopping, but at least now it is more enjoyable being able to do it during the morning hours – no kids + less crowds = quicker trip.
- Taking a shower AND washing my hair without feeling rushed – need I say more?
My balance shift has resulted in some other changes that’ll be coming up in future posts here very soon. My new routine, and a new approach to doing business online. Feels good!
It’s only going to get better baby!
Next year you will have all day to work. But then life quickly gets in the way and especially with hubbies crazy schedule. lol Someone always wants our attention right?
Hi Lauren! I bet you’ll get a lot accomplished in those two hours now. Or maybe not LOL Looking forward to hearing about the other changes.
We must meet up SOON!
Val – I’m already looking forward to next year! ROF!
Angie – Ya know there are days I do get so much done, and other days I think I have a lot of time and don’t do much. Boy the time flies though! P.S. I’ve been clipping Sweet Tomatoes coupons! LOL