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After keeping it together for a good week, many of my plans started to fall apart. Getting ready for soccer this afternoon was a mess. Between my son’s frustration over his shin guards to a cranky 2-year-old who has not had a decent nap in a week, I know my schedule needs improving.

Falling Behind

Though I’ve got a handle on organizing and preparing the previous night, I am still very much behind in cleaning, filing paperwork, paying bills, menu planning, and sleeping. Realizing that I need to regroup and make a plan for this semester, I am going to bed early.

Finding my Solution

With my mind milling around lots of good things I need to do or should do, I jotted down my thoughts. Just writing down these items cleared my head, relieved the overwhelming feeling of losing control, and calmed my noisy soul.

In working through this new season for me, I don’t have it together. This journey is about using time wisely. What works for one is not guaranteed to work for another. Finding my way may take a few weeks, but I recognize I need a change and am regrouping with this simple plan:

Focus on my priorities

Feeding, clothing, teaching, and playing with my family are my priorities. If I do nothing else all day but these priorities, then I count the day successful.

Take a break

Finding even 5 minutes alone to think, read, or rest helps me regroup. My children chat and sing all. day. long. Though I love their zest for life, Momma needs a few moments of down-time.

Get some rest

By far this is my toughest obstacle. I just want to get that last e-mail sent off or read that next chapter or finish that Sudoku puzzle. In staying up, I only become more tired. As I make sleep a priority, I know I will think more clearly, operate with more energy, and accomplish more on the horizon.

During this time of transition, my simple plan will keep me afloat as I adjust and tweak our schedule to fit our family’s needs. If you are struggling with finding a routine or schedule for this season of life, take heart. You are not alone.  Try a simple plan as you find your path to using time wisely. Happy scheduling!

Question: Anyone else struggling with a schedule?