Natalie Thinks

I discovered this title from a Facebook page by the same name and I find the quotes they share to be particularly powerful. Like this one. For four years I had four kids living in my house, in three different schools. I was teaching full-time, and running a guest house.   Futhermore, because we live in the countryside we have to drive 30-45 minutes to get pretty much anywhere. So I know a bit about being busy, but I have very deliberately worked my way out of that.   I am grateful to be in a much quieter season at the moment. How busy are you? Firstly recognise that everything that requires effort is work: house work is work; taking care of kids is work; meeting family commitments is work; driving a car is work; service in the church or community can be work.   Your 8 hours at your chosen occupation is just one facet of the work you do. The sum of all your daily tasks may be taking you over the top.   Studies have shown that in the workplace people are literally getti