Feeling Overwhelmed! How To Balance Work & Life After Big Changes!
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- Äas pĆidĂĄn 26. 06. 2024
- Feeling overwhelmed with work-life balance? Same! Especially for those of us dealing with ADHD, anxiety and big life changes like kids leaving the nest. I'm sharing tips to help manage our priorities and find the right time management tools to work with our routines. Work-life balance is hard especially when you're going through big life changes but we can learn to take away some of the overwhelm. Also if you have gone through the empty nest faze or walking through it like we are, I would love your advice.
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00:00 Introduction
00:15 Overwhelmed with Work and Family Life
00:59 The Impact of Life Transitions
01:58 Identifying Priorities & Delegating Tasks
02:50 Priorities
03:21 To-Do List
03:48 Brain Dump
04:30 Routines vs Habits
04:57 Block Schedule
07:43 ADHD & Routines
08:28 Zone Cleaning
09:41 Adapting To Your Energy Level
10:55 Meal Planning Success
12:44 Anxiety & Burnout
13:03 Time For Selfcare & Hobbies
13:48 Closing Encouragement
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I am 65 and live alone. My last dog crossed the bridge a month ago. I have a.d.d., executive disfunction, depression, and anxiety. I often just shut down and zone out watching TV. Thank you for your video. It's nice to know we're not alone.
I just wanted to tell this video made me cry. I am where you are. I am a 55 year old RN living in central Alabama. My children are grown, and I donât have grandbabies yet. Itâs just my husband and me at home. One would think everything would be simpler, but I find myself overwhelmed. I just wanted you to know thereâs nothing wrong with you. And by the way, I have ADHD too. Maybe one day Iâll go get some medicine. I just love you and your channel. We can get through this.
Ha! I am an overwhelmed 55 yr old with ADHD in central Alabama! I am sure I didn't write this because I am not an RN, but I am sending good vibes your way!
I have an Army son who got home in January after being gone for 3 1/2 years and my UVU college girl is home for the summer. I must say even though it's been more work for me, more dishes, more cooking, more grocery shopping, it feels good to have a "Mom" purpose again. Being an empty nester has it's perks but it's also very lonely at times. I'm just trying to enjoy this time with having a couple of my kids at home before they leave again! đąâ€
I have always had an empty nest, LOL. We were unable to have children. However I taught for 32 years and worked on a masters+,was in a chorus line for a while, took dance lesson, sewed most of my wardrobe, had severe depression and what ever else. We did have our nieces live with us for a couple years. When they left we just went back to our normal stuff. I find the biggest change was retirement and even bigger when my husband retired. All routines and schedules went out the door. Mono is not a good thing to get in your late 50s because you are forever tired, even 20 years later. I also have a bad case of âI donât want to dust, vacuum, etc. I want to read. As a librarian, I will tell you, you have to make reading one of your priorities of self care. Start with something light, fun, enjoyable and read one chapter a day. Just read, donât cook, have the TV one, focus on you book, just one chapter at a time. Good luck.
I am 63 years old and have been laid off fro work and find out after no insurance I have an automunize blood disorder. I am going to a hemologist/oncology doctor because by blood platetts are not clotting properly and if something happens to me I could bleed internallyâŠI am asking for prayers for the doctors to find a cure that does not cost a lot and also to keep me aliveâŠ.all I am asking is for prayers
Diane Hawkins I'm praying for you â€
Well, to tell you the truth, the mommy mode never stops no matter how old your kids get youâre still a mama. Iâm a great grandmother of three ages 76 and three Iâm raising them. I raised all four of my grandkids. We recently moved from a large bedroom to a small three bedroom and Iâm having the same problem you are trying to get everything doneand I finally figured out if it gets done it gets done if it doesnât oh well, so sometimes I just sit because of my health issues and stuff. I mostly just sit but itâs OK. Youâre OK. Itâll be climb a little bit at a time you donât have to climb that mountain all at once little bitty steps in before you know what youâre at the top youâll get there have faith.
The struggle of the empty nest is real. Although I am thrilled that my kids are making their own lives, I really miss having them here. That feeling of loss can be overwhelming sometimes. I find I am at my best when I am organized and focused on a project. Whether it be a home, craft or whatever. Thatâs where I find my peace. I think itâs particularly difficult when you have a large family, the quiet can be deafening! Giving ourselves grace in the day to day is important. We can see all that those around us have done, itâs important to see that for ourselves too. đđ
I'm 72 years old, my son is 42 years old I still hate empty nest.
So many great points here. I've come to realize that whatever amount of time I tell myself a task will take, I should just double it.
I'm 71, alone, have not got too many "must do" items. I love watching you and wonder if you commit yourself too much? Learn to say no! It's OK
My youngest got married in January and itâs weird not having kids in the house. Iâve been busy volunteering and acting with local theater-Iâm currently Auntie Em in the Wizard of Oz. Also my daughters call a lot, which helps. You adjust eventually-â€
I am living the empty nest and also by myself since losing my husband in February of this year. All I can do is one day at a time. What doesn't get done today is first thing I do tomorrow. Reading my Bible has always been a priority even when the kids were little. I got early before them to have it done. A habit I am so thankful to have now when things are still confusing in getting everything straighten out regarding my husband's clothes and the estate.
Kimmy. I have watched you since your youngest was a wee little baby. I cannot believe how grown up your kids are!! Man does time fly. I have a soon to be junior in college and one soon to be senior in HS. I am one year away from being an empty nester. I have been a full-time stay at home mom since becoming a mom with a few years of part-time teaching here and there. I also went back to school in nutrition and worked both part-time and full-time. I am currently just trying to soak up this last year with a kid at home and working on ME!! I do CrossFit 5-6 days a week, cook, clean, run errands, read, rest, write, hang out with friends and husband. I'm REALLY on the fence about finding a job. Part of me feels as though I'm entering retirement. Being a FT SAHM for 20 years, I feel that was my job and I'm leaving that position. Kinda weird. I'm 48 and trying to figure out the second act of my life. You are lucky in the sense that you don't have to figure that out as you've created your own line of work with YT. Hang in there!! I think you are doing a GREAT job. Give yourself some space and grace. Leslie in MD
It might be our age. I remember I could work all nighters in my 20s on my university and office work. Now my body just won't. If I do my immune system is low and I catch the flu, have eczema flare ups etc. Then I'm forced to stay in bed and not move a finger..then my body gets time to reset. Do what you can when you have energy. Leave the unimportant tasks until you do feel better. Be kind to yourself people
So sweet when your kids were so little! I started watching you when your littlest was so so little! They're all growing into beautiful and handsome young people. Such a beautiful family â€ïž
Thank you so much and thank you for your support all these years
Yes!! I was gonna say I can't believe how big Boston and Shaylee are now, bless you all đ My little G is getting nearly as tall as me now too, and he'll be 8 in October! đ As Gretchen Rubin says: "The days are long, but the years are short."
Sending my love and best wishes to all of you, including Jonah and Kallie in their exciting next chapters of their lives! đđ
When my daughter graduated and moved out, my husband got me a puppy. It was the best thing for me. I also used my tax return that year to start my own side hustle business. These two things gave me love and a purpose. Other things could be connecting with friends, family, a new hobby, or exercise/yoga.
I love this! Iâm no where near the empty nest stage but mommy burnout is real! I thought I was going to lose my mind but this is so encouraging Kimmy! â€
I am three minutes into this and i know exactly how you feel. I am also in Utah but northern of you. I am a mom to a teen and a three year old. I homeschool and work full time. I also have anxiety, adhd, ptsd and i am sure somedays depression. Life has ups qnd downs. I feel like since the pandemic my body and mind is in constant high alert and if there is ever a calm moment or tine to relax my brain says ' something must be wrong, things are to calm'. I am trying to get a better balance. Sending love and thank you for sharing your journey. â€
Hi Kimmy, I can totally relate to the feeling of overwhelm. You are so not alone with this. This was an encouraging video. Thank you! ~ Jennifer
Feeling overwhelmed is a normal feeling in our house đ€Šââïž we have two children who are both neruodivergent and my husband has PTSD from his 30 plus years in the military. Most days are overwhelming or just a LOT! Ive learned lists are my friends and saving grace. I try to take one day at a time.
I am 67 and have a family some days i can not function at all and yet others i am rearing to go. i suffer with anxiety attacks to the point i cannot stop shaking. when things are bad i take time out to revalue and regroup. love to all xxx
My daughter is 43 moved out when she was 19. Iâm still in the empty nest stage. I hate it. I miss her all the time, I see her a lot. But if sheâd move back in tomorrow Iâd be happy. lol. I have one child and one granddaughter. They are my world.
I remember watching your videos when they were little and they all grown up now .. thanks life does change ..
The way I got through empty nesting and that " frozen" state of I can't do anything is,, I had to break down my work into 2 foot areas, top to bottom. Sometimes it got the ball rolling, or only 1 foot area got done.
Hubby is retired for 6 years. I took care of Mom and Auntie. Hubby is a lot of work. Our dog of 12 years had to be put down. Hubby's Dr told him to get a dog to keep him walking. We got a 9 week old choc lab. She's about 5 months now. NOTHING is getting done. She's huge and I'm scratched/bit up. She's getting better, with routine, but, nothing is getting done. Major accomplishment today... made a picture of tea and washed hair, lol.
Our last son turns 40...it was totally shock when he left. He went to college, interned 2200 miles from home... and now he and his family live there. We drive, once a year there. I'm not able to fly. I'm 68. Been in leg therapy for a year... I am doing good, lol.
I keep saying, this too shall pass! The dog is settling down, just wished Hubby would, lol. Last week Anniversary of 49 years.
I'm still trying to do baby steps. LOL
I wrote a book, sorry.
Group hugs!!
As a fellow ADHDer, when things go sideways I remember a paraphrase of a military saying: no plan completely survives contact with reality. Sometimes I get things done. Sometimes I don't. Sometimes I need a body double to keep me on task, or sometimes I need to come up with a mental game, challenge or "let's pretend" scenario to motivate me to push through something I dread doing. But as long as I've done SOMEthing on that list, that's progress.
Oh my I understand the overwhelm today and structure in the past. Working from home the past few years after working for 30 years outside the home and taking care of aging parents. I still have not gotten a routine down that works for me while working from home. I canât seam to get it all done and the house chores distract me. The energy level has changed. So I try to work in the house chores while I work and then by the evening I find myself working.
Iâve watched your channel for many many years. I was MIA and boom I turn to your channel and years have gone by and your older kids have graduated, gotten marriedâŠsooo grown up! Youâve always been so open and I loved that. Keep them coming. This is awesome.
Thank you!
Oh, my heart. Seeing your sweet family-the kids when they were young, and they grew up...â€đâ€ïž
I am 45 years old with 2 adult sons, but due to my poor health, I really struggle with insomnia and depression. Thank you for the wonderful videos. Greetings from Europe.đ
I have had ADHD for years. I have found that having something different each day to do helps.
Monday, my daughter and I are closing on a house. My brain hasn't stopped since last Thursday when we got the date set in stone. I have had these two things kicking my butt at once of late. Thank you...
I find comfort in my routine. I donât know why. Right now, Iâm floundering. In the last year, Iâve gotten a divorce, my friend and roommate was hospitalized from November to February. Sheâs now in a nursing rehab and has had three surgeries. I went from three people in the house to just me. Iâve also lost two dogs. They were my kids. Iâm struggling but Iâm out of the game yet. Iâm down, but not Iâm not quitting!!â€â€
Focus on the things you want to do now and stay present and in the positive. Prayer has helped me making a ritual of having my coffee prayer for this safety in the morning, to do list and focus on the day. Also, planning what to do when they visit. This keeps you in a hopeful mood. Indiana
This is what Iâm going to start doing. With RA I never know when a bad day will put me down. Thanks đ for making it a possible option. I really appreciate it.
Love đ and Hugs. đđđ
Don't quite know where to start....I am almost 70 years old and lost my husband when I was 45. My son was 11 at the time and I had a full-time job that didn't pay nearly enough to support both of us but because of the fully paid health insurance I could not leave. Talk about scared. When I think back, I can't believe what I single handed accomplished. I sold the house we were in and bought a condo. Hated living there with my son who really needed the old neighborhood. Sold the condo and bought another house and renovated it over the 17 years we were there. My son went off to college and got his degree and he really never looked back. I retired in 2018 and in 2019 sold the house and bought another condo. Love living in this setting now. I worked 40 hours a week outside the home, did all of the yard work and snow removal (until my son was old enough to help), all the housework, shopping, cooking, cleaning, laundry......no wonder I am tired. After I retired I was soooo bored without the structure. I decided to do volunteer work. I work about 12 hours a week and love it! If I want time off, I plan ahead and don't put my name in to work for a while. One thing moving did for me this last time was I realized how my 'stuff' was weighing me down. I decluttered sooo much crap--mostly emotional stuff and came to rest with the idea that I didn't need it all. Try reducing your things--they will make you feel overwhelmed, and it is just stuff. p.s. I gave my son his things--he needed to decide what he wanted to keep and do his own decluttering.
I totally get this. I'm in that phase when the kids aren't kids now it's not just the routine it's that our day to day identity takes time to mentally and emotionally rebalance and readjust. I loved seeing the pictures of the kids. Goodness how fast they have all grown. Mine and yours were littles at the same time. But what wonderful people they have grown into. You and Deric have accomplished so much with your children. Bravo.
And add being a caregiver to your 86 year old dad and 44 year old son with no help whatsoever to all of that. House, yard (except for mowing), shopping, dr appointments, meals, laundry, etc. all mine with no outside help.
Praying for you-mercy for health, stamina, guidance, mind and soul. â„ïž
Hi Kimmy đ Thanks for all your honesty with your struggles. I dont know any mom that dont struggle with some form of anxiety when it comes to the daily things. My last child is a senior this coming school year and i am feeling some kind of way. I always thought it would be such a great feeling to have all the kids gone but I'm starting to question that. The struggle is real so hang in there and we'll all get through it, somehow. đ
Thanks for sharing with us. Empty nesting is very strange to get used to. I have started focusing on me and doing things for me. I have been able to get back into crafting and silk floral arrangements. I work in a flower shop so I absolutely love my job. I also have started reading every night. I block out an hour every night. Sometimes I don't read for the whole hour, but at least I'm doing it, and it's for myself. I hope you figure out what will work for you. Don't stress over it.
I am 62 and I am on that struggle bus with you. We are downsizing and decluttering to move to a smaller house and get ready for retirement. My daughter is 34 and on her own. I am seriously going to do this.
Being empty nester was hard for me too. Stay strong my love. Things do get better. Now I have grandchildren and it fills my life with so much joy. I also have a daughter in the army. Sheâs in Germany and I miss her terribly. Thanks to FaceTime I get to see her and know sheâs doing well. Stay strong to your faith in god and he will get you through those days you feel overwhelmed. đ„°
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My husband had a massive stroke two years ago and Iâve been in survival mode ever since. Iâve had to take on everything because he canât. A lot of things donât get done. Only the important things. I have anxiety and ptsd. Itâs hard to balance things when youâre doing it all and very stressed. Iâve learned that self care is so so important and having grace for yourself like you said. Iâm back at school so I can re-enter the work force. Iâm taking the summer off and hopefully going to read a few books.
Those video brought tears to my eyes. We have watched your kids grow up. It's just crazy to see them all grown and some out of the home. Love this video, Kimmy!!! đ©·đ©·đ©·
Iâm now 52 been following you forever but have a ton of your videos from this year to catch up on. This caught my eye. I struggle with health issues , I have 4 kids , run a business, have another business in the works, want to start a crochet business but I canât because of everything else. The basic cleaning , cooking and self Cade plus taking so many meds. I am a total mess . Behind in everything especially laundry and paperwork. I basically freeze and do nothing or do other things. I am so tired of everything. I try to brain dump and make lists and buy endless planners to help motivate me. Even my prayer life is in the dumps. I hate following a schedule. I havenât been to work like physically there because we own a restaurant a family restaurant so we all work there. I also homeschool the 2 younger ones. Itâs all too much to where I donât even know what to do.
Wait Iâm 51 lol
I feel this whole video. Sometimes it really helps to hear from people whose brains work like mine. It helps me remember that it is ok to be non-neurotypical and do things the way my brain needs. I really appreciate you being real. I'll admit I have the same empty nester question even though I'm not anyway near it I just know myself and I don't want to tank. At the same time I know that it is ok to let the hard days hit and give it time. HUGS to you! And best wishes!!
I needed this today! Thank you for just being you and sharing an honest conversation about this season of life. I will have an empty nest soon when my daughter leaves for college this fall.
My grandmother used to say find your own song and sing that. And learn your own mind and body's routine and fit your life around that not forcing your body and.mind to a routine that's not your size feel or tempo. You wouldn't make your feet walk around in shoes two sizes too small because they fit your neighbour why live your life that way.
I so needed this and right now too! I came to your channel tonight specifically to not feel alone in my Mom struggles. You have changed my life for the better for sharing your beauty and so-called flaws. Progress over Perfection has kept me going more times than Iâd like to admit. Thought I was completely selfish to be feeling how I did when I also have a wonderfully warm, close, and loving family. Thank you so much for sharing. Much love to you and yours.
I needed to hear this today thank you đŒ
So glad!
I so understand. I'm going through this for the past year. We have a off grid cable in the mountains. I have been trying to get to by myself since last August. I did that 4 years ago for 18 days told them I didn't know when I was coming back a week maybe a month. They said do whatever you needed to do was ok. I so need it again. Money is so tight now. All I need is the gas money and 15 hours in the car by myself. It will happen soon I hope.
Loved the video. Thank you for your insights. As an empty nester, I can tell you that you do worry more when they are grown, but the adult relationship with them is well worth it. It takes a lot of prayer to get through your kids 20's. Looking forward to the 2025 planner.đ
Thank you for this video! I am in the position you were in and trying to adjust to kids leaving the nest with my first daughter leaving next summer. I feel like I am not ready when she is ready and excited about college. No one prepares you for when you have all this free time to get things done and all I end up doing is scrolling on my phone. I bought your daily planner to see if I can take back control of my time and use it wisely. Appreciate you and your honesty! đ
I'm 30 and currently only have 1 child who is 4. I'm currently struggling so hard right now with my anxiety. She has gotten sick soooo much in the last 8 months and I'm struggling so much with it. Thank you for this video.
This is so lovely to see... I am 35 with 7kiddos only one's a teen so I'm in the 'thick of it' DROWNING, as my twin babes are under 1yr and I can't seem to have one second to even go pee...
I do a block schedule to keep us all on schedule, meal plan, and prep & we homeschool, so lots of planning for that as well, it all keeps me so busy.
I know I'll be so sad, and it'll be quiet and 'more relaxing' when my babes are teens, but I KNOW I'll hate that đ as mothers we LIVE & BREATHE our babies... Idk how this empty nest stage will go for me.
Thank you so much for this honest POV. I've found it hard to understand why I feel this way sometimes and hearing your story has helped me so much x
You are such a blessing to us! â€
Yep, just one left at home, sheâs 8 (surprise baby) but the other 4 are adults and donât need me anymore đ© my schedule/routine was always their schedule/routine. Now trying to figure out how to be a mom of one, and maybe realize who I am, been a wife and mom since I was 20.
Hello Kimmy! I have a saying, first things first & one thing at a time đ. Like you said, youâve had some changes the last few years. Youâve always made things workout out for you one way or another đ. I agree with what your therapist said, go back to things you love to do. Stop and breathe, look around and take in the simple beauty in the everyday things. Lessen your load where you can. Go read that book đđ. All the best to you, always. đ©·đïž
Thank you Donna!!!
So true! Thank you !!
Thank you for your honesty! So refreshing in this crazy world!
Loved seeing all the pics of you and the kiddos when they were younger! Where has the time gone???
Hello, I love when you post. Time to watch! đ
Hope you enjoy!
Also, Kimmy, I am going through this empty nest stage, too. It's an incredibly hard season for me. I have one left in the nest and he's getting married this year. One is on his own. One is far away in the military, active. There's aging parents. The amount of emotions and processing and just all of it feels insurmountable at times. I have grown in my faith, which is my foundation. Although sometimes I feel lost, I know I'm not lost. One day at a time-sufficient unto the day, right.
I'm trying to learn to focus on my health among other things. I can relate to letting things go in the house. I agree it was much easier when the kids were here and younger. So I'm figuring that out.
We have a geriatric dog, so we're kind of tied down right now as far as traveling. I'm hoping this will become a good season of life. Don't get me wrong, there are many blessings and good things, too. But I also need to get past this mountain and feel like I have my life together, again. It's hard because I don't entirely know what that is supposed to look like.
Anyway, for several years of warching your videos, I feel like we've done life together. đ You have inspired me so much and I felt like what I learned from you helped me to manage my home and family for several years. The routines and all of it changes with the seasons of life. I have no answers except to let the Lord grow us through this, and I see you and I hear you, friend. â€
Thank you! Itâs nice to know youâre not alone.
Thank you for this video â€
Thanks for this Kimmy!!
Thank you for being so open and sharing. Itâs greatly appreciated. Hope you find peace with your schedule and hope you can read your book. Love your videos â€ïžđ
I feel like you're inside my head!đ€
This is exactly the video I needed to see and listen to today - I'm absolutely overwhelmed and view myself in a negative light. I'm constantly making lists Dash - this list all over the place. I'm trying to determine what is my best"system" to manage all of the ping pong thoughts in my head - focus, prioritize, and execute. It seems easy but I struggle. Thank you!!â€ïžâ€ïž
This was very helpful.thanksâ€
I love watching you! You are so amazing and you give me motivation to get it done. I do a list of everything that needs to be done for 2 weeks. And my husband is getting into looking at my list and helping me get everything done. Itâs a very big relief. Much love from Texas â€â€
Wow!! I really needed this. Thank you so much đ
I loved seeing all the old clips in this video! Iâve been watching your videos since your kiddos were little so it was like a trip down memory lane for me too! Thank you for sharing! â€
Thanks for sharing this with us. I really need it to hear this. â€
Once I realized I had things on my list that were obligatory and expected, but not something I even really felt was useful or helpful. I cut those out. When I was doing volunteer work that I didnât feel was actually helping anything real, I stopped doing it. I had been roped into some activity that I really questioned, but it was expected. My heart wasnât in it, but it was presented as some sort of obligation. I cut out stuff that wasnât serving me or my family in any meaningful way and that others might appreciate doing more than I did. I still do other things for people, I tâs just I donât have to do all the things. Sometimes our social/religious groups get us involved with a lot of busy work.
You have to prioritize the things that are important to you and maybe the volunteer work is the most important but for me it was not or at least a couple of aspects of it was not .
This will go down as one of your best videos ever. Thank you.
Wow, thank you!
Love this!!!!!
Thanks, for all your videos! †you are awesome, Kimmie!! I pray for you and all our friends on here. Take careâ€
Thanks for this!
A message I can relate too. Thank you for the reminder
I totally understand you. I can feel like you. â€
Girl i needed this !!!!
so timely and helpful
Thanks Kimmy! Needed this today! God Bless from our family to yours from Australia! xxx
This is such an awesome video- THANK YOU for bringing it to us. Much wisdom AND comfort. Not to mention motivation.
Thank you! đ
â€â€ i love your videos. Such inspiration and great ideas on how to work ideas and goals into our daily lives!!!â€â€
Thanks. I needed this today.
Thanks for sharing.†I have chronic illness and freeze meals have been a life saver .đ
Gosh I feel this right now. I thrive on structure. I'm a control freak and I feel like I'm shutting down. I'm a SAHM and my husband just lost his job. Fortunately he has a great severance and so we have a cushion. But I feel in panic mode about what ifs constantly. Should I go back to work? When do I make that decision. It happened at the same time that my kids finished school for the summer, and just as my youngest is about to start full time school. I *should* have so much more time now. I should be taking advantage of this sweet time for my ENTIRE family to be off for the summer. But instead I feel like I'm treading water. The uncertainty is killing me. Having no structure (no kids going/coming from school or after school activities, no husband leaving for work or coming home) makes the whole day feel so empty. Again, it should make getting things done easier. Instead it feels like nothing gets done!
Thank you!
Also.....I love this video. You used to these a lot and I always grew from those videos as a woman and mom. I still to this day do things you you taught in zones from yearssssss ago.
Very helpful! Thanks! And hang in there Kimmie, you are doing an awesome job! PS....love your planner, I use it daily! â€
You read my mind!
I needed all of these reminders today, friend. Thank you for making this video. I love you đ
Thank you Mandy! Love you more my friend.
I'm a divorced 68 year old woman, caretaker for my 97 year old mother while taking care of a home both inside and out. I cook, can, shop, garden and drive her to her appointments. My grown daughter lives at home and both of our dogs passed away this year within 6 months of each other. I feel I am not in control of anything in my life. I don't have any outside interests because there is no time. Perhaps someday, unless I run out of time. Not looking for sympathy...It is what it is and I have accepted it.
â€ohhh Kimmie
I've been in that seat more often lately too.
I also have had to realize that I need to rest more.
As we age our bodies say, wo! Slow down!"
I hate it but it's true. So...because you do have more time but you're not sure what to do or where to start, pick one thing you want to do and schedule your time to do it. Even if it's just for an hour....like reading a book, looking for new ideas on Pinterest or what ever it is. Give yourself permission.
Everything will come together again.
You also had more kids home to help. As time goes on you will find yourself alone more and it will fall on you to get all the chores done.
That's what's been the hardest for me.
I'm praying you find The Lords peace in your day to day. And remember it's not the end if you didn't get it all done.
I love that you still want to remember us, your you tube family.
God bless you dear one â€
Candy in SC
Yes. Yes. Yes!
Thank you for this †this past Saturday was one of those stuck days , and you describe it perfectly. You want to do it all but your body shuts down.
You got this!
Great video †know you're not alone
Thank you â€ïž
Love your planner
I'm so glad It's working out for you!
I even went to the doctors office for an appointment which wasnât that day. I was like oh my God⊠and they validated my parking for me because I would have to pay parking darn it
What a great video! You are amazing :)
Change is inevitable. Great tips.
Yes. Freezer meals rock! I just double my dinner occasionally and freeze it. So awesome. I have had seasons of anxiety and I know what you mean about being exhausted and just not able to do anything. God bless you!