Losing It

Here’s what I’ve noticed during these times:

There’s two sides to this:  We can get so busy planning that it can seem like people who legitimately need time with us are squeezed out. We can seem unapproachable if we’re not careful. Our jobs of planning and doing can interfere with what we’re really called to do: shepherding.

People get in the way of ministry

On the flip side, the “drop in” to chat about e-bay, the game, the weather has pull that is distracting to the task that really needs to happen…

My suggestion: Have an open door policy where the door is closed. If you have an office, close your door when you are working on things that need to get done to prevent the drop in – but be accessible to people that need you.

All Work and No Play

During the busier seasons it is easy to drop things like twitter, Facebook, and other social areas of our lives. Well, it is super easy for me….but the majority of parents I minister to are on Facebook. They may not respond to me, but they hear me. And, there is a great professional support network on twitter, CMConnect and blogs. A short season of business is okay, but if we totally forsake or professional and spiritual development, there will be trouble down the road.

How do you balance your busy seasons?