Monday, March 13, 2017

When Life Gets Busy? Refocus Priorities

It's been awhile since I've blogged.  In the last month I've ran in the Cupid's Undie Run, celebrated Mr. K's 6th birthday and lead a couple activities through some of my volunteer commitments, not to mention being a mom to four kids, wife to a farmer, and have dealt with a couple rounds of "crud" going through our household.

Needless to say, life's been busy.

In fact, I've been doing a lot of thinking and praying lately about my busy life, because it has seemed like I've just been busy and not really productive.  I realized that this was not good for me, and not good for my family.  I needed to refocus and really think about what my priorities are.

So what are my priorities?  

My top priority is obviously my family.  My relationship with My Farmer and taking care of my kids is #1.  I never want to get so busy that I miss out being there for my family.

When Life Gets Busy? Refocus Priorities - Family is always #1
I am so lucky that I get to be Mom to these four 💗
My next priority ties in with supporting my husband and that is the farm.  Anything I can do to help My Farmer and help our farm is a priority.  Farming isn't only the way we make a living, it is also both of our dream and the way we want to raise our family.  Spring time is around the corner and then this role and priority in my life will become greater.

When Life Gets Busy? Refocus Priorities - Farming is more than just how we make a living
Spring planting will be here before we know it for My Farmer and I
My final priority is being a positive role model and a supportive influence for others.  I feel like I can do this through my volunteer efforts.  But I will admit, this is an area where I've been taking a lot of time to think and pray on refocusing where my time would be best spent.  I am a loyal person and that can make it hard to step away.  But as my family and farm both grow, I know I need to give a little in this area.  It's not that my volunteer commitments don't align with my goals and priorities, it is just that I realistically don't have time to fulfill all of these commitments properly and on time.  That is something I recognize and I don't like to give less than all.

So what does this all mean?  What changes am I making?

I'm not positive yet, but it is something that My Farmer and I have been talking through together.  Serving is an important thing to me and it will always be apart of my life, but at this time I know I need to decrease my commitments.  I will add though, that this blog has and is something that I enjoy.  It not only is a personal outlet for me, I know it is supportive tool for our farm too.  Thank you for catching up with me today and I look forward to bringing my blog back into my focus and priorities.

Have you ever had to just stop yourself and refocus when life seems too busy?  What steps have you taken to refocus your priorities?  Remember to Comment for a Cause!

10 comments:

  1. Yes, it's important to focus on what's best for your family. A quick question, do you and your family have a mission statement? I think that would help your family as you begin new challenges, especially as your kids grow. I wish we would have done that, but I had never heard of the words Family Mission Statement, back in 1991. That mission statement would have been staring at all of us (hanging on the fridge). The fact that you recognize you need to step away from some things is step one. I love your honesty and that you share your passion with all of us through this blog. Keep being you- you rock!

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    1. Thanks Sara! I love the family mission statement idea. I'm going to bring it up either tomorrow at supper or on Sunday when we have our weekly "family meeting".

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  2. Reading through some of the book Breaking Busy really helped me (ironically I find myself too busy to finish the book).

    I too have to refocus, and in this season give myself grace to focus on my top priorities without feeling guilty for letting other things go.

    I'll be thinking of you as you realign. :)

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    1. Thanks Quincey! I'll have to check out that book!

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  3. I reflect on this idea ALL.THE.TIME. It's hard! Hopefully your time in prayer will answer your question about what needs to be trimmed as you refocus.

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    1. Thanks Joslyn! I feel like our family transitions into new phases continuously and this is obviously a phase where I need to make some changes.

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  4. It is hard to slow down when it seems like all of the wheels are spinning so fast. Best wishes!

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  5. My family has grown, but my commitments have changed from being the good mom to being the good daughter. Even when I worked, I've always been the go-to person to help with transportation for drs and groceries, I'm now the decision maker for the one who can no longer do it for herself. I have a couple organizations I belong to that I am active with, I limit myself so I can really participate but am available for the ones who need me in my family. Making the choice to be less available to the world it hard, but the family and good of the family comes first.

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    1. I couldn't agree more Dee. Thanks for sharing.

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