How to Manage the Busy Softball Season
I don’t know about you, but when softball season is on, my life gets hectic! Not only do I coach, but 3 of my daughters are also playing. In any one week we’re at 12 practices and up to 8 games! Then there’s our dogs that need our attention every day too.
During the fast-pace of the season it’s very easy for life to become “un-balanced.” We spend less time talking to our children about things other than the game. We feel like there is NO free time during the week. Then the weekend comes and it’s busier than the week was.
Every now and then I feel like I’m about to burst at the seams or like I’m not paying enough attention to the important things in life and I’m not paying enough attention to the kids in general.
As tough as it may seem, it’s important to try to provide for “free time.” I know, sounds crazy huh? But you know what, it’s probably one of the best things you can do. This is something I have a tough time with because, with sooooo much to do, I feel like if I sit and just relax or do “nothing” I’m wasting time. I feel like I should be up and about doing “something” because there’s bound to be something un-done that I can fill that time with.
I just realized, however, that this “free time” is quite important. It made the list of “Nine Ways to Balance Sports and Family Life.” This is a 2-page article and the 9 tips are on the 2nd page. Read the article HERE.
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