Priorities

  Do you ever feel like the voice in your head telling you to quit might just be the one to listen to? Do you just want to stop trying because you don’t feel like you make a difference? Is there even a point? This battle in my head is constant, so when I am having these thoughts I just want to sit with them for a minute and allow myself to feel the emotion that comes, to be sensitive to what’s going on and have compassion on myself for those things going on. Sometimes it means I just need a good cry session or sometimes I need to write it all down, usually I get really intense workouts in to release some of the aggression that comes up. Writing it down and then following whatever insights I receive in that moment have been helping me lately, when I’m writing it all down I’m releasing so much and I’m seeing it in a different light. I begin to be more objective and not build drama from it, I begin to see what it is that I truly want and need at that time, it helps me prioritize and see what’s out of balance so I can learn to focus on one area at a time.  This morning I’m thinking about all the things in my life and how I want to put more attention on what is lasting, what my family needs more than anything, I decided I need to be more present in the moment, when my 3 yr old and I play I’m just going to play and be in that moment, when my 11 yr old wants to tell me all of his ideas and thoughts that jump from one subject to another I want to listen more intently, when my 10 yr old wants to just be with me and watch me get ready I’m going to allow that time she wants with me to be the way she wants or needs it to be, not the way I think is most convenient. When my husband just wants to relax and be home from a long day I want him to feel like it’s ok to do nothing, I basically want to get myself into a better routine as far as my own stuff being separate from my family time, stuff like my business and working on my phone or computer or doing appointments so it’s not all blended or squished together as if multitasking is going to help anything. I love that I have been entrusted with this sacred beautiful calling of being a wife and a mother. I recognize the gifts that God has given me as a way to benefit and blessed my family in so many areas, it’s just me learning to use them in a way that allows more time and allows me to be with them more freely the way they need. I know there’s a way for me to be more productive and I am working on getting there so in the mean time if you have any suggestions or ideas that have worked for you or someone you know please leave a comment or get in touch with me so I can benefit from your great knowledge and experiences! Thank you all! fromhairtosoul #lifebyemily #lifecoaching #familytime #prioritizing