Comments on: Finding my Mojo – Losing my Mojo

By: 360 Photography

360 Photography — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 04:17:07 +0000

I don’t have kids so can’t imagine how hard finding balance under that sort of chaos would be. But for myself, I’m always trying to become more efficient in what I do with my work so that I’m left with more time to do anything non-work related.

I don’t always succeed, but if I keep making small improvements, over time they’ll hopefully add up to a lot more hours of down time each week.

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By: Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:46:31 +0000

I’m gonna have to go back and read the comments and see if someone left the secret because I need it too! ;) Balance is just hard when we are juggling so many things, I know.

And I enjoyed the holiday time off the most so far this year myself. I actually like being with my kids. Funny thing, huh?

Happy New Year!!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:00:29 +0000

Oh gosh I get this. I stayed home with my kids over the holidays and it was so nice to just take a break and be with them. But then I realized it was time to go back to work and I actually felt more energized and focused than I have in a long time. It was nice to have that break, but it is nice to be back too. Just give yourself a few days. Open up that gorgeous mind of yours and let the ideas start flowing back. I bet you find it soon.

By: Lolli

Lolli — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:36:36 +0000

In reply to Michelle.

I think you’re right. I know that anytime I feel like “all is right in my world” something happens to disrupt that. I suppose that’s part of LIFE – the learning and growing part. :)

By: Lolli

Lolli — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:35:11 +0000

In reply to LaSandra. I was in THAT rut several years ago. I know exactly how it feels. I must say, as hard as it has been to transition from a dedicated stay at home mom for so many years to a work at home mom, I LOVE that I regularly do things to stretch my brain and creativity as well as things that make me feel good about myself.

By: Michele McGraw

Michele McGraw — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 22:33:25 +0000

You know how I feel about the Balance subject already! :D That picture of the beach makes me want to head straight to the beach right now. I always seem to feel in balance when I’m at the beach even when I’m ignoring everything else. LOL!

By: Lolli

Lolli — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 15:12:44 +0000

In reply to Angela England. Angela, It's s true. I didn't have a job of any kind when the kids were younger. I didn't even do photography back then because I wanted to be 100% dedicated to them. I started working gradually once I only had my youngest son at home, and then more once he started school full time. But the fact is, even though my kids are in school several hours a day, I still have many mommy duties AND I miss having the down-on-the-floor moments with them. Being Mom is still my #1 job, and I should treat it that way. :)

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 12:53:37 +0000

I believe most of us as parents struggle with balance. I sure do. Just when I think I’ve found it, unexpected events happen. Being balanced should also imply that something will throw us off kilter and we will have the ability to heave up the weights again. This means, of course, that as we are getting one aspect of our lives back in order, another aspect gets less of our weight…and that’s OK! It shouldn’t mean we have to be everything every day. You had a great holiday break getting our mom mojo back (so did I). When you get your writing mojo back (which I think you are), plan those after-school hours as strictly mommy time. I sometimes struggle with resisting checking e-mails and posts whenever I have a second…but all that can wait. I try to remember that even if my posts grow old, they will never grow up and out of the house. I believe that balance means that all aspects of our lives get the attention they need and that’s not always equal amounts. Have a happy new year!

By: LaSandra

LaSandra — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 04:27:34 +0000

I am right there with you! I had a series of challenges in 2011 that made it clear to me that I was lacking balance. I have focused so much on my kids and their needs, homebuying, and trying to keep up with my husband’s needs and schedule that my health and passions have gone totally neglected! I am trying to pull out of the “rut” now! I do think balance it possible. Still, I think that balance is also relative.