The first few weeks of school are
always exciting. There are new teachers,
new classrooms, new friends, new supplies and new activities. I love that my daughter can’t wait to get
involved. She’s chosen to take orchestra
where she’ll learn, for the first time ever, to play the viola. I have never seen her this motivated to
practice anything! She’s also decided to
form a team with two friends to compete in the semester long competition of the
“Battle of the Books”. And this week
following a successful classroom speech, she was elected to the Student
Council, an honor that eluded her last year.
Her excitement is contagious. It’s
so much fun to watch her embrace these new experiences with the enthusiasm of
what’s to come. However, along with all
of these fun activities come new responsibilities. It’s quickly becoming apparent to me that she
has also signed up to begin the life long journey towards “time management”.
It truly is a journey isn’t it? Does anyone at any point in their life ever
perfectly manage their time? I feel like
I am at the opposite end of this spectrum – I am trying not to manage my time so closely.
After years of being on a constant schedule, of feeling like I have to
be doing something at all times of the day to be “productive”, I find myself striving
to manage my time less. I’m trying to be
more spontaneous. I’m trying to accept that
sitting, relaxing and doing “nothing” is okay and not something to feel guilty
about.
The tough part is there is no right
answer. What works one day, may not work
the next day. I am excited for her to
explore and experience these new activities. I want them to stay fun. I don’t want her to feel the stress of trying
to fit it all in. Isn’t that what time
management is supposed to do – if you effectively manage your time you won’t be
stressed? Does it ever work that way?
The journey has begun and we will
see where it takes us. I know I’m not
the only one with an over scheduled child, so if you have tips/tricks that work
for you – share, we’re all in this together!
I’ll be sure to do the same. Wish
us luck!
Heart-FULLy
yours,
Kacey
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