Hope for Hectic Days

You know what I'm talking about: the phone is ringing, you've had move visitors than any otherday, the laundry is piled up, the newspaper is destroyed, you have a headache, one or more of your children are crying, or they're fighting, and you have to meet that deadline. What to do?

Prioritize
Ask yourself: What really needs my attention right now?

Minimize Distractions:

• turn the ringer off, or at least put on the answering machine and turn down the volume
• start a load of clothes - just to make you feel better
• find a creative way to calm the child(ren)
• politely tell your guest(s) you have a pressing deadline you can't miss and that you'll make it up to them

Catch Your Breath
Once you've accomplished the above, pull yourself together:

• fill your tea kettle (get one if you don't have one) with water and start heating it
• get yourself a cup and your favorite tea
• splash some water on your face
• take a deep breath
• sit down and relax while you sip that soothing, hot tea.

Finish What You Started
The best way to do this is to get in the habit of making lists. Each evening before bed, or even throughout the day, create a list of tasks that need to be completed the next day. This can be job-related, as well as the most important house chores. You'll be more organized and it will help you tremendously to get it all done.

Have hope!


Copyright 2008 Freelance Writing and Blogging, Samantha D. Baker

About This Blog

As a WAHM, I know it's hard to juggle household duties with writing. Not only do I write and blog full-time, I'm also a single, homeschooling mom.

I created this blog as a resource for other WAHM's out there. Here are a few topics to look forward to:

• Markets to submit your work to
• Tips on how to get it all done
• Organizational ideas
• Encouragement to help you keep going
• Tips on how to scour the web and find writer's guidelines
• Resources to enhance your writing
• Tools and activities to educate and occupy your child(ren) while you work

I anticipate the growth of a great community!

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Samantha D. Baker
Freelance Writer, Blogger, WAHM

About Me

Samantha D. Baker is a Freelance Writer and Blogger. She has a passionate interest in: homeschooling, domestic violence, obesity, single parenting, health, herbs and natural remedies, and writing.

Dedicated to providing quality content, Samantha takes pride in creating fresh articles.

If you'd like to hire her to write for you, contact her: samanthadawnbaker at gmail dot com.

NOTE: As time permits, Samantha will add her portfolio, links to her online clips, and more.