Finding Balance in a Busy Life: A Christian Woman’s Guide
Attending to the children, cooking dinner, and maintaining the house are all activities that can leave many women tired and overwhelmed. Therefore, it is important to step back and make time for yourself to relax and unwind. Keeping the mind busy with activities can also be a great distraction before having to return to the daily grind. Here are a few fun things that you can add to your routine to make your time feel more worthwhile.
1. Make Time for Prayer
While individuals always make time to pray as a family, it is also important to make time to pray alone. Making time for God can enhance your mood immediately and make you ready to complete your daily tasks. These spiritual moments with God can be scheduled at a certain time of the day, and can also be incorporated whenever you need a pick-me-up.
2. Read a Good Book
Reading a new book can help to learn new things, whether it is a new recipe, learning about money management, or discovering new life hacks. On the other hand, fiction is a way to escape for a while with characters that travel the world or do amazing magic. Another great option is to imbibe Christian books that motivate you to pray for yourself and others. For spiritual encouragement, consider reading popular Christian books for Women, which offer heartfelt prayers to uplift you and those you love. Biblical verses can be inspirational in times of need, and a verse like Psalm 91 is very uplifting, bringing strength during the most testing times.
3. Talk to Friends
Sometimes it can feel like we are the only ones with problems, but sometimes sharing is caring. Other mothers may be going through similar situations with their families, be it looking after adolescent children, taking care of elderly parents, or their husbands not pulling their weight around the house. You don’t have to share every minute detail or anything private, but getting things off your chest can make you feel happier and calmer when facing adverse situations.
4. Practice a Skill
Crosswords are a great way to keep the mind active, which is important to improve memory and concentration. Additionally, taking up crochet or macrame helps to relax, and there is a strong feeling of accomplishment once the product is completed. It may seem like learning Greek, but before too long, you will soon get the hang of it and will not be able to put it down.
5. Listen to Music
There are moments in the day when you may be the only one at home. At these times, listening to the radio can bring a feeling that others are there, which will remove the loneliness. The radio jockeys' jokes in between songs can be highly enjoyable. Listening to podcasts that you are interested in can also be therapeutic and help you learn more about your interests. The comments from listeners can also make the talks feel more relatable.
6. Watch a Movie
If you are more of a movie buff, then you may prefer to watch a film of your choice. When it comes to the classics, the feeling of nostalgia is too good to resist, while movies with an interesting storyline and good morals can feel uplifting. Visiting the cinema is another option if you want to watch some of the new releases.
7. Take up Exercise
Taking up exercise is a great way to stay healthy, especially if it is accompanied by a well-balanced diet and adequate sleep and rest. If you have not exercised in a while, it is essential to get checked over by a doctor as a precautionary measure. Starting slow and building up each day will ensure that you do not put unnecessary strain on the body, which could lead to injury. Once the adrenaline kicks in, there will be such a feel-good factor that you will be thanking yourself for taking up exercise again.
8. Start to Slow Down
Sometimes doing very little is just what the doctor ordered to provide solace. It could be spending time in meditation, practising your breathing, contemplating your thoughts, or giving your tired legs a massage. Putting your feet up and reading the newspaper or having a power nap can also help you feel much better and energised for the second half of the day.
Embrace New Beginnings
We hope these ideas for relaxation give you plenty of food for thought. As women, we are expected to be great homemakers, but it is essential to strike the right balance in doing the best for our family without neglecting our own needs. Remember, it is not selfish to make time for yourself. As long as you always make time for God, you will be on the right track. Having a Christian book to refer to can also help you get to grips with facing challenges that may seem beyond you at the time. On a final note, stay strong and get the support that you need. Your value to your family and friends is worth more than gold, so take good care of yourself.
