Being relatively new to the concept of writing for others and not just myself, I have come to the sad realization that I am terrible at managing my time. And my family, as well as my personal mental health is starting to suffer.
It’s a beautiful sunny day here in Gatineau. It just happens to be a warm day too. Warm to anyone who lives with snow and cold for what appears to be months on end. A balmy 18 F allows me to open windows and air out the house. I would never have noticed if it wasn’t for the fact that school is well under way with the kids today, and I’m sitting at my desk wondering why I haven’t found something that HAS to be done because it’s deadline day.
One problem. There is nothing left to be done, because Mrs. Smarty Pants here spent her entire weekend typing away at articles, reports and new schedules. For most, that would be a reason to celebrate. No deadlines? Hurray! But as the mother of 5 children, sitting here realizing that I spent our precious time with Daddy over the weekend working instead of enjoying my family is simply not good enough. Oh, and did I happen to mention I procrastinate too much?
No, I won’t stop writing, it keeps me sane. I won’t stop homeschooling because I like having some control over the outside influences bestowed upon my children. This leaves me with only two options…either give up sleep entirely, or get busy reading the gazillion ebooks I have on time management. I need sleep or my brain doesn’t function…so I guess that one’s out…looks like time management it is.
Maybe later…
Posted by Mara on February 9, 2009 at 11:14 AM
I don’t know that this will help you much, but it does get easier to manage your time for family and work after you’ve done it for a little while.
While I would love to tell you that you’ll never have to give up time with your family, I’d be lying if I told you that. Know that you need to take care of yourself first – because if you don’t you can’t do your work, take care of your home, or your family.
Take the time you need to enjoy it all. The time management aspect of writing at home CAN be frustrating, but I KNOW you’ll figure it out.
Posted by Shannon on February 9, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Time Management… that’s almost an oxymoron. Ah well… you and me both, Sister.
(and btw, I’d hardly describe today’s weather as balmy. Perhaps relatively balmy… but not balmy.)
*grin*