Finding balance?

I had every intention of making up blog points this week but for some reason I tanked. I was off of work and for some reason mentally, my brain shut down. I really did not put in any significant effort into my schoolwork and it’s been stressing out in the middle of the night all week. I was planning on using this week to get ahead but instead I took a huge break.

Yet I feel so fulfilled. This week I spent time with my best friend, celebrated my daughters birthday, snuggled with my husband under fireworks over the water, saw family from all over the state, went down a water slide with my sisters, went paddle boarding while my husband, son and brother fished from their canoe, went bowling with my mom, aunt, uncle and cousin… I could go on and on.

I was so focused on my personal life and I realize now that it is critically important to plan for that. I wish I had handled this week differently. I wish I had planned ahead just a bit better, but I think that I’ve learned a few valuable lessons this week that will alloow me to continue to strive for a work, school and life environment that is constantly evolving for the better.