Joy in the Ordinary

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Making Time for YOUR Passions

Do you have several things that you are passionate about, but only a limited amount of time to invest in those things?  That's me.

Teaching, creating, and sharing often light a spark in me.  You can hear the excitement in my voice whenever I begin to discuss education whether it's about homeschooling or teaching in general.  I am equally thrilled when I have a new project to work on whether it's teaching online classes or designing  reading comprehension guides

But as a homeschooling mom, I really have only so much time I can dedicate to my passions.  In 2013,  I decided homeschooling came first.  I had to make a conscious choice to place it at the top of my priority list.  This means a great chunk of my day goes to making sure I focus on the girls' education which also means there is less margin for me to go off on a tangent which forces me to me more intentional with my time.

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Pursuing my passions doesn't end because I am a homeschooling mom, and pursuing yours shouldn't end either. I've found that being intentional gives me room to do the things that bring me great joy like writing, designing, and creating.

Using a Planner to Make Time for Your Passions

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Three Ways to Make Time for Your Passions

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My "idea" planner

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Our gifts aren't supposed to sit idly. With each season of life how much they are used shifts, but by making time for them whether it is two hours or 30 minutes keeps them nurtured no matter which season you are currently living in.

Are you making time to pursue your passions?  If you aren't, can you start today?