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One Mom Can’t Do It All

Posted by The Laundry Moms - May 27, 2014 - God's Grace, Guest Blog, Inspiration, Parenting, The Laundry Moms
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“One Mom Can’t Do It All”

By Tricia Goyer

 

I’m a mom of six children, and a professional writer. A lot of people ask me how I do all I do. The answer is that I’ve learned what NOT to do. One person can’t do everything, you have to pick and choose. The question is what to pick, and how to know…

 

There are many things we can spend our time on, and for me it’s being my husband’s helpmate, my kids’ mom, and writing. God has called me to do these things and do them well. He placed dreams deep in my heart, and my choices every day determine if I follow them.

 

If you’re struggling with caring for kids and following God’s dreams for you, here are a few nuggets of advice…

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—24, in fact! I’ve approached these suggestions as a work-at-home-mom.

 

  1. Remember, you can do more than you think.
  2. Turn off Twitter and Facebook.
  3. Turn off the television.
  4. You can’t multi-task. Every one minute of interruption is a loss of more than one minute of work. It takes a while to get your mind to focus again.
  5. Cut anything out of your schedule you’re only doing because you feel guilty.
  6. Cut out anything you’re doing because you feel you should do it, not because you want to do it.
  7. Schedule all of your errands to one day a week.
  8. Use the Crock-Pot more.
  9. Let your house be dirtier than you normally would. (You’ll survive, I promise!)
  10. Life doesn’t have to be crazy-busy. Just because the people around you are trying to do it all doesn’t mean you have to. Just do the things God’s shown you to do.
  11. Don’t give yourself an excuse to put your calling or passion to the side with, “When the kids start school,” or, “When the children are out of the house,” or some other excuse. If God is calling you to start, then just do it.
  12. Work takes time, and time isn’t free. You have to pay for it. You have to buy it by cutting out other things. Make sure your work is worth the cost.
  13. As one person you can only do so much.
  14. You are your kids’ only mom.
  15. You are your husband’s only wife.
  16. Work in spurts.
  17. Remember you are an example in life even more than in words. Your life validates your words.
  18. For the aspiring writers out there -Write something worth living for or live in a way that’s worthy to write about. (Benjamin Franklin said that.)
  19. When you first start working at home, don’t depend on your income to pay the basic bills.
  20. Don’t spend the work money before you get it.
  21. Listen to your husband and good friends’ advice.
  22. If someone thinks you are taking on too much, listen to them.
  23. If you don’t feel comfortable about something, listen to that inner nudge, even if you’re afraid you’re going to miss a good opportunity.
  24. Finally ask, “Is fear or is peace guiding my choice?” Go with peace. That is where Jesus is. Trust that.

 

How about you, what is your best advice for work-at-home moms?

 

(Adapted from Balanced: Finding Center as a Work-at-home Mom)

 

Unknown-1Tricia Goyer is a mom to six (including three adopted children) and grandmother of two. She is the best-selling author of more than 40 books, fiction and non-fiction as well as a contributor to many home-schooling and mom blogs. Goyer also volunteers around her community and mentors teen moms. Learn more about Tricia at www.triciagoyer.com.

 



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5 comments on “One Mom Can’t Do It All”

  1. Heidi Mills says:
    May 27, 2014 at 2:22 pm

    Wow! This is so timely! Thank you for sharing these tips. I have been struggling with this very thing, trying to juggle homeschooling 6 kids, being a good wife and pursuing the dreams God has placed in my heart. I took a break from writing for the last 3 months seeking God as to whether this was His dream or just something I was doing. I’m going to keep plugging away at the pace that I can and these tips are super helpful! Thank you Tricia!

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    • Tricia Goyer says:
      May 28, 2014 at 10:06 pm

      Heidi, remember that even 30 minutes a day adds up through the year! I know God will guide you!

  2. Kyna says:
    May 29, 2014 at 2:45 pm

    Great Article! Tips #5,6, 10, 11 & 24 are priceless points that I’m learning to walk out as we speak. You are truly a woman of great Wisdom! The fear of The Lord is the beginning of Wisdom – thank you for honoring Him to the point of blessing others with your gift of writing.

    Reply
    • Tricia Goyer says:
      May 30, 2014 at 1:07 pm

      Thank you, Kyna!

  3. Jeanne says:
    June 9, 2014 at 12:42 pm

    I loved reading these tips. I’ve known for a long time that I do too much every day, and then I end up grumpy and tired. I’m learning to downsize my ‘busy’ plate, and to focus on the basics. I will be starting a new job in August, so I’m trying to take as much time as I can this summer to relax and spend as much time with my kids as possible. They grow up too fast!

    Blessings to you today 🙂

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