1. Take a day off every once in a while.
This means no kids, and no housework! Prioritize self care.
2. Increase margin.
We need more "white space" in our lives. Expect the unexpected. Be a human BEING instead of a human DOING. Children spell "love" T-I-M-E. Essentially, do not fill every moment of every day, because you will drive yourself (and everyone else) nuts!
3. Learn to say "no."
Never say, "yes" on the spot. If you have to say no to someone, don't make excuses and don't feel guilty. Your family comes first!
4. Take care of your body.
A healthy momma is a happy momma!
5. Expect interruptions.
The more we expect them, the more we will be gracefully able to handle them.
6. Refuel proactively.
Don't let yourself reach "Empty." Read a book, take a walk, rest, sleep, do whatever you need to do to make yourself feel full and rejuvenated.
7. Choose important over urgent.
Your family is IMPORTANT, the laundry is URGENT. Remember that sometimes our children become URGENT to our marriage, which is most IMPORTANT.
8. Step away.
When you feel yourself get angry or frustrated, step away for a minute. Stepping outside is effective, especially when it's only 20 degrees out there!
9. Ask for help.
There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking for help. Have a friend come help you clean, or take the kids for an afternoon while you run errands. Most people will be happy to oblige.
10. Talk to Jesus.
He will give you the grace, energy and stamina you need. Don't ask him to change your kids, your husband, your circumstances...ask him to change you.
***Children may not remember what you taught them, but they will never forget how you made them feel.
There is nothing I love more than being a wife and momma, and I thank God every day for blessing me so richly.
Enjoy your Sunday!
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