These suggestions and insights have really helped!

I still have lots and lots to figure out but I spent about the last 6 months of 2010 learning as much as I could about internet marketing from 3-4 of my online “mentors” including yourself. I listened to podcasts, read blogs, wrote down tools that seemed popular and then threw myself into it this year. I hope to launch my first site in a few weeks – eeek.

In terms of a schedele, on the 3 days that I drop my youngest at nursery, I go straight to a yoga class to get that out of the way and then try and do two hours or so of work on those mornings. Both boys have a rest at lunch time so I can often squeeze one more hour in then. And then after dinner with my husband I try and do 1 more hour.

My “rules” to myself are not to work on the computer when the boys are home, alwavs sit and enjoy dinner with my husband, try and be in bed by 10pm, try and squeeze a power walk in if I didnt do yoga and have a 20 min cat nap at lunch before I get into work if I need it.

This is all working so far and I am getting about 3-4 hours of work done a day which is fine for me. I still love listening to podcasts so I always do that in my downtime such as driving back from school or on a walk.

You’re so welcome, Linda. I’m glad you enjoyed the song. It made me weepy, too. 🙂

I love this quote in your comment: “That means I have to be smarter when I work and work more efficiently.”

Amen! Thanks for commenting. It was good to see your face again. 🙂

Warmly,
N

The notepad is a key to balance for me, too.

It’s much easier for me to jot down a note to get to later than to get in front of the computer — where I’m likely to get drawn into an hour of time or more.

Keeps my focus on the joy of the moment, rather than on the next great idea.

It sounds like you’re figuring things out a lot faster than I did.

Do you use a schedule? Care to share? 🙂

Isn’t it funny how priorities change over time?

When we were in our sink-or-swim financial situation (after my hubby’s layoff) – my business HAD to be first.

Once money started to come in, I focused more on the kids, but my husband and my health were neglected.

It’s a constant assessment, no? I mean, only 24 hours in a day, and thank God, I have loved ones who want my time, right? But, also, fitting in money making, cooking, cleaning, and exercise, too…. Obviously some days, things slip through the cracks. 🙂

Last time I checked, we were both human. So, I think we’re doing ok.

Hugs!
N

kiss kiss

So true.

Personal Example: I used to compare my house to my friends and wonder “How the heck is theirs so spotless all the time?”

Then, I realized when their kids came over to my house and freaked out (in a good way) when they actually got to fingerpaint — that I’m just more relaxed. My home is definitely lived in. There is artwork (created by children, not by expensive artists), photos (of people that I love, not landscapes), and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

oooh. Love this: “Life is all about learning and growing, adjusting and re-focusing – all fun stuff and I don’t think I’d want it any other way.”

You are so smart! 🙂

Thank you for such a great comment!

Love this: “being a good enough mum most of the time, with intermittent lapses into hopelessness and brilliance.”