This post is late. I know it’s late. Can I blame the fact there are only twenty-four hours in a day instead of about thirty? That would make things a heck of a lot easier on those of us who have too much to do and not enough time to do it.
There never seems to be enough hours in the day. Have you noticed? I’ve already put well over forty hours at my day job and it is only Thursday. I’m taking classes at night to sit for my Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, and because I spent so much time at work, I’m already behind on the assignments. I’m trying to crank out book after book to keep my name(s) current with the readers. And, throughout it all, I’m attempting to be a mom and, when I can, a spousal unit.
If I could have a few more hours in the day, I just might have enough time to cram my schedule into a single day. It is hard to be a mom 24/7, a computer techie by day, a romance author by night, and somehow find the time to cook, clean, and tend to the “other duties as assigned” type of tasks. There are the morning tasks of feeding the animals, getting the kids out of bed and ready for school on time, making the coffee, cooking breakfast (when the mood hits me and I’m not already up to my eyeballs at work). Then the day seems to fly by as I consult client after client. I have every intention of sneaking over to my personal computer and sending out a few promo emails, maybe even answer a few that have been waiting patiently in my inbox. Before I know it, evening has hit. Now it’s time to figure out what to make for dinner, feed the animals again, say hi to the family so they don’t think they have a stranger living in the back room I call my office, and still try to find time to write. Aack. Talk about crazy.
I’m not too proud to beg. I need help. My schedule is hectic on my best days. These past few weeks it has just been ridiculous. I need balance. I need a clone. I need more hours in the day.
What do you do to find balance?
Please comment as I think most of us feel like this at some time. I really want to know how others out there balance their time. I definitely need to take a page from your book.
Allie K. Adams writes hot romantic suspense. She also writes scorching ménages under the pen name of Eve Adams. Please visit her at http://www.alliekadams.com
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Balance? Balance? I think I remember hearing that word somewhere…
I can SO identify with you Allie. Though it’s not really any help, at least know you’re not alone. I seriously think it’s gotten bad enough that even if I DID have more hours in the day, they’d all be filled up, too!!!
But, hey! We certainly can’t claim that we’re bored!!!
~ Melissa
Hi Melissa!
Yes, I agree. If we lobbied for a 30 hour day, or an 8 day week, we’d still end up running out of time.
Oh yeah. I’m never bored, that is for sure! And the kids know better than to come into my office complaining about being bored. I’ll put them to work.
~Allie
Hi Allie,
Balance is something I reach for everyday–but in the end, I am left tired and with a too long to-do list
I do try to do yoga when I can, as balance starts from the inside out. Or at least that’s what I’m hoping!
Great post!
Renee
Oh man! I wish there were like 30 hours in a day, but I’m afraid I’d pass out!
Lately I’ve been trying to stick a working during the day schedule–and being done by 7:30 when I go veg on the couch with hubby who was feeling neglected with my 11pm calling it quits gig.
I’m a little more backed up, and I’ve had to give up a lot of responsibilities, but people at home are a lot more happy
And in the end, I’m more happy.
Hi ladies!
finally got a chance to visit the site, and the topic of not having enough time is SOOOOO appropriate for me! As a single mom with two small kids, a full time job requiring some travel, and a writer with a fast-approaching deadline, my schedule would probably send most people screaming into the night.
Actually, come to think of it, it’s a pretty good day in my house if no one’s screaming at night!
As far as tips, I do have two:
1) outsource: you do NOT have to do it all. My three year old can (with help from her 5 yr old brother) set and clear the dinner table. I also splurge on a housecleaner. Yes, I could clean for cheaper, but it wouldn’t get done nearly as often because I’m not willing to spend the amount of time it takes when I could be doing something with the kids or writing.
2) be GRATEFUL that your life is so full. All those things above? the job, the kids, the deadline? I’m fortunate to have them. If I had no job, no kids, and was unpublished with no hard deadlines, I might have more “free” time. But I’d have a lot less joy and fulfillment in my life.
Allegra
Allie,
I am sooo glad to hear I’m not the only one losing sleep at night because I’m so whacked and out of balance!
Usually I do pretty well with my handy-dandy timer in hand (a heck of a lot gets done in a mere 15 minutes – plus I get a little cardio running around) :0) But with our local RWA chapter’s conference approaching and my bit not quite done and wanting to pitch, I’m behind…far, far, far behind.
I really like Allegra’s suggestion of outsourcing. I’ve been toying with the idea of hiring someone to clean the house for months. I may just do that!
One thing I like about being this busy…I really appreciate vacations now. :0)
Good luck! Hope you find some comfort in knowing you’re not alone.
Tiffany