six things

February 9, 2010 | Ministry Life

Have you ever had one of those weeks where you are working all day, and then you dream about it too?

I’m there!

I’m preparing some workshops for the Writing for the Soul conference in Denver the 18th through the 21st. Somewhere in there I’m spending some time with Richard’s grandmother (she’s almost 95, though she says she’s 104 and I love her like crazy), and driving to Dallas to meet my grandbaby on ultrasound. We get to find out if it’s a boy or a girl!!

I’m also preparing for two local events, and another parenting conference in Illinois in early March.

Somewhere in there I’m taking care of my Christian Writers’ Guild students, blogging, and tackling writing assignments and proposals.

When I’m in this mode, I have to remember that I can’t do it all. No one can.

This is when my Six Things kicks in and helps me. I’m a hummingbird head kind of girl, and can get sidetracked by so many things that not a lot gets accomplished, though I look busy.

Six things.

Including real life. It might look like this:

1. Order books for March conference
2. Follow up with possible speaking eng. call
3. Create two workshops and PP slides for Denver
4. Pay bills
5. Call friend
6. Blog

When it’s done, I’m done.  The good thing is that some real work is accomplished. It also recognizes that I do more than just write. I have personal obligations. And it offers balance. I need to be able to end my day and start my time with my loved ones without the to-do’s hanging over my head.

Life gets so chaotic, even when we’re doing the things we love. For this girl, I need a plan or I get snowed under, which is not living free or living in balance.

How do you keep things going when it’s your busy season?

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1. Amy says:
   

   I love the idea of 6 things. Since I work outside the home I normally have 2 to-do list one at the office and one personal with includes me writing/speaking duties.

   February 9th, 2010 at 10:55 pm
2. christy says:
   

   I usually make a to-do list that is a mile long… from top to bottom I list the most important to the least important… I try to get at least 3 things done… and if I get more done than it’s a plus!

   I must admit that when things get so chaotic, many times I crumble. I get overwhelmed and stressed out.

   February 10th, 2010 at 2:55 pm

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