What time do you tuck your kids in each night? My answer to this question seems to shock a lot of people, because most of my kids go to bed early--between 7 and 7:30 most nights. The oldest, our teenager, gets to stay up until 9 pm. Bedtime around here hasn't always been this early, but I'm so thankful we decided to experiment with times. There are definite benefits to tucking the kids in early. Benefits for the Kids My kids all seem to stop taking naps between the ages of two and three. … [Read more...]
5 Simple Ways to Improve Your Mornings and Skyrocket Your Productivity
There are a couple kinds of mornings around my place. One are the kind I've enjoyed the last few days during my Christmas break. The word lazy sums up those mornings. We: Slept in Enjoyed lounging in pajamas Turned on the television early in the day Didn't start on chores until later Had a "grab" style breakfast to enjoy whenever Played games on smartphones Didn't do much Everyone needs some of those mornings every once in a while. They refresh the body and mind, and … [Read more...]
8 Simple Ways to Avoid Burnout as a Freelancer
Oh December. Christmas is almost here. Tis' the season for caring, giving, and burnout. Wait? What was that? Burnout? Yup. Burnout is a very real deal. I've heard of it in every profession I've been around. You know, that feeling that you just can't give your job any more. The feeling when you're ready to throw in the towel and call it quits. That's burnout. When you're a freelancer, working without vacation time or paid holidays, you might be struggling even more this year. I … [Read more...]
Freelancing Moms & Sleep: The Importance of Sustainable Growth
Freelancing moms often burn the candle at both ends. Their to-do lists are miles long, and there are only so many hours in a day. As a result, sleep is often the first thing to get cut. Trying to do it all without enough sleep isn't a sustainable business practice. The human body can only be pushed for so long before it will shut down and force you to get the rest you need! I learned this lesson the hard way. My oldest son, Owen, has a severe sleep disability. Despite being on sleep … [Read more...]