Priorities
This week I listened to talks from entrepreneurs who have successfully run businesses while prioritizing their families. They also prioritized God by serving in their church callings. In order to do this, they set up rules and then consistently lived by those rules.
As I thought about their examples, I made some rules for myself. First, I will not start my school work until I have spent time praying and studying scriptures. These are the two most important things I can do during my day, and they are too easy to set aside when I get busy. Next, I will always study Come Follow Me with my family before my kids go to school. We have already made it a habit and I will not let anything take its place. Dinnertime is my favorite time with my family! We have great discussions and enjoy spending this time together. School work will never take place of this quality time with my husband and kids. These are three boundaries I will always stick to, no matter how busy life gets.
One of my favorite quotes to think about when life gets busy is from Dieter F. Uchtdorf. He said, "We would do well to slow down a little, focus on the significant, and truly see the things that matter most."
I couldn't help but think a lot about my dad as I thought about this important subject. Growing up, he was one of the busiest people I knew. He worked well over 80 hours a week and always had a project going on at home, such as putting in new flooring, building a deck, putting in a fence, etc. As a child, I didn't appreciate how busy he was. Looking back, I realize just how much responsibility and work he took on to keep our family sheltered and fed. Despite his busyness, he always had time for me. I talked way too much when I was a child, and my dad was one person who would always listen to me and made me feel important. I hope I can be that kind of parent for my children. I try, but I know I can do better. I'm grateful for this week's lesson which helped me realize an area in my life where I can definitely improve.
As I thought about their examples, I made some rules for myself. First, I will not start my school work until I have spent time praying and studying scriptures. These are the two most important things I can do during my day, and they are too easy to set aside when I get busy. Next, I will always study Come Follow Me with my family before my kids go to school. We have already made it a habit and I will not let anything take its place. Dinnertime is my favorite time with my family! We have great discussions and enjoy spending this time together. School work will never take place of this quality time with my husband and kids. These are three boundaries I will always stick to, no matter how busy life gets.
One of my favorite quotes to think about when life gets busy is from Dieter F. Uchtdorf. He said, "We would do well to slow down a little, focus on the significant, and truly see the things that matter most."
I couldn't help but think a lot about my dad as I thought about this important subject. Growing up, he was one of the busiest people I knew. He worked well over 80 hours a week and always had a project going on at home, such as putting in new flooring, building a deck, putting in a fence, etc. As a child, I didn't appreciate how busy he was. Looking back, I realize just how much responsibility and work he took on to keep our family sheltered and fed. Despite his busyness, he always had time for me. I talked way too much when I was a child, and my dad was one person who would always listen to me and made me feel important. I hope I can be that kind of parent for my children. I try, but I know I can do better. I'm grateful for this week's lesson which helped me realize an area in my life where I can definitely improve.
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