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By: Jennifer Lynn

Jennifer Lynn — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 03:36:05 +0000

@Digital Personal Finance, my sentiments exactly!
@Maria, truthfully, sigh, as I've stated, I am a work in progress, and I will admit that there always is that teensy struggle not to mentally upbraid myself incessantly.

By: maria@moneyprinciple

maria@moneyprinciple — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 21:10:55 +0000

Good reminders, all of them! How are you doing following them? Asking because I find myself to be a great theoretician when it comes to such things – my practice is somewhat different.

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By: Digital Personal Finance

Digital Personal Finance — Mon, 10 Dec 2012 03:08:40 +0000

Excellent tips, and really there is some wisdom there. I think I could probably speak to each one of them based on my own experiences.

Sometimes we just have to focus on progress over perfection, and realize that every day is precious – so we should enjoy rather than dwell on what could have been or what we didn’t get done!

By: Jennifer Lynn

Jennifer Lynn — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:34:53 +0000

@Edward – how is your challenge coming along? I admire your ambition. Is it getting easier to maintain that 5,000 words per week consistency?

@Holy – hopefully we will find that delicate balance with trying to ‘do-it-all’ (while walking around completely zombified.)

@Pauline – quite true, The End allegedly is quite near. Oh well. Another reason to curl up with some mocha toffee chip ice cream.

@TB – love this advice! Thank you!

@John S. – couldn’t agree more with this.

@Sicorra – thank you for stopping by. Slowly we’re inching our way through the teething process. Poor little mite.

@Glen – thank you kindly. You always have fabulous insight into stuff which really is appreciated.

@Mr. CBB, good philosophy: work before play. Usually if I dread a task, I know that it should move up my priority list or else it will fall through the cracks of procrastination—and then I will kick myself later for just not dealing with the silly thing right away.

@Makenzie – welcome! Terrible two’s, ohh boy. Although I have yet to experience this phase with Lexi, you probably are my hero.

@Marvin – hope your Wee One is coping. (ZzzZZz.)

@CF – flexibility really is key. I try to have a running list of tasks for the week and then conquer them as I am able to.

@Justin – Aww, that is incredible. I really appreciate relationships of polar opposites because it forces such a nice balance for both parties. Sometimes it is extremely challenging not to strangle the other (but soo worth the frictional battering reminder of a completely different perspective!)

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By: Justin@TheFrugalPath

Justin@TheFrugalPath — Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:20:33 +0000

These are really great tips to live by. The only way I get balance in my life is by having my wife. We're on opposite ends of the spectrum. I'm super laid back and will let things slip for a day…er week without a second though. My wife on the other hand wants the dishes and floors washed yesterday.

We both drive eachother nuts, but in the end it works out.

By: CF

CF — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 18:45:18 +0000

For me, being flexible is key, as you say. If I tell myself that I MUST DO LAUNDRY on a certain day, and I don't have time for it, then I'll feel bad. Instead, I tell myself that I should do X between Tuesday and Wednesday. That way, I can slot each to-do in when it is most convenient.

By: Brick By Brick Inves

Brick By Brick Inves — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:54:34 +0000

Hang in there and stay strong. Our daughter is teething as well our sleep isn't as great either.

By: Mackenzie

Mackenzie — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:58:48 +0000

I can definitely relate to this post. I have a 2 year old and with everything that has been going on lately, I have been feeling tired and stressed out as well. Balance is hard sometimes.

By: Canadianbudgetbinder

Canadianbudgetbinder — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 16:54:53 +0000

It's not easy to balance it all but I manage it better some days than others. People often ask how I blog, work full-time and do what I do and it's all planning. I do what I have to when I have to and waste no time where I shouldn't be. Get the job done, then I play if that makes sense. I also squeeze in keeping fit and going for a run as well. Sometimes it doesn't work out so I move on to the next day. Keep your head up.. you'll get there. Great post.. love your writing style. Mr.CBB

By: Glen @ Monster Piggy

Glen @ Monster Piggy — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 15:21:44 +0000

I think this is my favourite post of yours. It is so important to prioritise all aspects of your life. Most people do this without really thinking about it and then wonder why they have no time to get to the gym, or worse! You might wake up at 80 years of age and realise that you completely missed out on life and it's too late to turn back.

Keep up the good work Jenna! I'm sure Lexi is appreciative of your loving care and i'm sure M is thankful of the lack of kitty vomit on the floor