Life Balance

Today we didn't go to church - I know, I know...

So I watched an old sermon online called I've had it with Busyness. Which was perfect because I feel like I can never catch up with anything and there isn't enough time in a day to accomplish everything I want to accomplish.

Our pastor went over 4 key components:
1. Take ownership for my actions. How many "things" do I want on my "plate?"

2. Identify my top 5 values. Pastor Bob said that the average person needs 40hrs/day to accomplish everything they want to in a day.
His top 5 values are: a). Have a close relationship with God -agree b). have a great marriage - agree c). have a strong family - agree d). Be physically fit - yes, I'd like to be and e). Have a purposeful career - right now I am home with the kids - I help Ben out when I can - keep track of files and business expenses.

I have been thinking a lot lately about going back to work. But I do not know what I want to do. I was so stressed at my last job (caused a lot of my "episodes") In a perfect world, I want a job that I enjoy and can make decent money. I want to be able to balance a job and my "job" at home.

3. Schedule your year - family is important, make some memories - don't let life pass you by.

4. Replenish your bucket - what puts holes in your bucket? For me, extra "things" that come up that are not expected. which happens a lot it seems. That's life I know.

Starting this blog was very important to me. It does take up extra time to write, research, trying new recipes, download photos, but I have gained a lot of knowledge and I feel a lot better - which is most important. I don't want to waste time being sick and not having the time to do the things that I want to do.

How do you value your time? What puts holes in your bucket and how can you replenish it?

Ephesians 5:15 So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise.
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17 Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ.
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