You're probably thinking this sounds like a funny title! Well juggling is what I often feel I am doing much of the time! It applies to both of us - for Mum (or Shirley to you guys!) also runs another business - Empower You Energy Therapies. And me? I have 2 young children and am a stay-at-home-Mum. My days are mostly filled with preschool runs, making food, changing nappies, milk feeds & playing! It can be a real challenge to make any time for the things I want to do - like running a business. And for that I am thankful that Mum and I are able to do this together and therefore share the load.
I got to a point not long ago where I was struggling a bit trying to fit everything in and I realised I needed to keep things simple for the benefit of all our sanities! I am the sort of person where I'd I'm going to do something I'm going to put my all in and do it properly. Whether that's my crafts or being a parent. I wasn't able to do this living as I was and being so busy all the time. I took a step back and evaluated what was really important; the kids. So now we spend more time at home - so I can keep on top of things like making dinner on time & doing the washing - and less time rushing around. I also spend less time worrying about tidying/cleaning because I realised that the tidying, in particular, is a battle I am never going to win with children around.
Don't get me wrong, we don't live in Squalor ;-) I still do what I can but I no longer let it take over my life. I realised that when I make the effort to play and be present for my children in that moment, we all have fun. And I feel less guilty too! So keeping life simple has helped me massively and I feel calmer and happier for it. And creating the pieces we are at the moment for The Seashack is very therapeutic for me...and a good reminder of how I want to live :-)
Gemma x
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