It’s Monday, the week of Christmas and if we’re honest, I believe that most of us would admit to a bit of anxiety right now. As moms, we know that we are the conductors of the Christmas orchestra that will take place all week in our homes. Whether we are preparing for incoming guests, wrapping [...]
How Over-Commitment Makes You Less Effective
November 2, 2010 By 3 Comments
It’s that time of year when the most hard-working, self-sacrificing charities ask for your time and money. Wonderful, effective charities and ministries need and deserve our support. There are great ministries like Operation Christmas Child, Kid’s Against Hunger, Angel Tree Prison Ministries, Ronald McDonald House and Compassion International, not to mention a plethora of local charities, etc. who [...]
9 Ways to Unwind Your Over-Committed Life
October 22, 2010 By 17 Comments
After a week of discussing over-commitment, hopefully you’re convinced about it’s effect on your life. However, just in case you need more evidence, you could do a little reading on the relationship between busyness and pain, heart disease, digestive problems, sleep disturbances, depression, obesity, autoimmune diseases, skin conditions, food addictions, pornography, gambling, shopping here, here and here! So, [...]
Re-Evaluating Your Commitments: Let's Dump Out the Rocks…
October 18, 2010 By 8 Comments
Are You Over-Committed?
October 17, 2010 By 17 Comments
Today, my life is very full. Full of long-term commitments, short-term commitments and projects, all of which have a place in my schedule. They all command a certain amount of time from me and I must be careful to regulate each one to keep balance. My long-term commitments consistent of my family, my church/faith, the keeping [...]
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