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Let Your Work Speak
"When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt."
-Henry J. Kaiser
Ideas for Dates with Your Husband
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If possible, visit the place you went to on your very first date.
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Watch a movie in the theater.
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Pop some popcorn and watch a rented movie at home.
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Go on a picnic.
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Visit a museum.
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Go out for ice cream.
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Go swimming.
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Visit an amusement park.
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Try a new restaurant.
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Go hiking.
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Go to a concert featuring music you both enjoy.
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Prepare a candlelight dinner at home.
Balancing Family and Work
by Brenda King
In
today's
busy
world
it
can
be
difficult
to
balance
work
responsibilities
with
family
life.
If
this
has
been
your
experience,
consider
the
following
suggestions.
Adjust Your Expectations
When you work away from home, you obviously have less time and
energy
to
devote
to
traditional
housekeeping
tasks
such
as
cleaning,
cooking,
and
laundry.
Accept
this
as
fact
and
adjust
your
expectations
accordingly.
Implement
a
housekeeping
schedule
that
works
for
you
and
your
family,
taking
into
consideration
the
amount
of
time
you
have
at
home
and
what
your
family's
household
priorities
are.
Relax
any
perfectionist
tendencies
you
may
have,
and
determine
to
do
what
you
can
when
you
can.
Adjust Your Expectations
When you work away from home, you obviously have less time and
energy
to
devote
to
traditional
housekeeping
tasks
such
as
cleaning,
cooking,
and
laundry.
Accept
this
as
fact
and
adjust
your
expectations
accordingly.
Implement
a
housekeeping
schedule
that
works
for
you
and
your
family,
taking
into
consideration
the
amount
of
time
you
have
at
home
and
what
your
family's
household
priorities
are.
Relax
any
perfectionist
tendencies
you
may
have,
and
determine
to
do
what
you
can
when
you
can.
Prevent
Work
Problems
from
Impacting
Your
Home
Life
Use the commute home to calm your thoughts, and to pray about problems you have experienced throughout the day. God loves you and is interested in every part of your life. Ask Him to help you find a solution to the problems, and for His peace to rest over you so that you can enjoy your family instead of taking frustrations out on them.
Use the commute home to calm your thoughts, and to pray about problems you have experienced throughout the day. God loves you and is interested in every part of your life. Ask Him to help you find a solution to the problems, and for His peace to rest over you so that you can enjoy your family instead of taking frustrations out on them.
There
are
times,
especially
when
you
have
had
a
particularly
grueling
day
at
work,
when
you
simply
need
to
talk
about
it.
Pour
your
heart
to
an
understanding
family
member
or
friend,
then
determine
to
let
it
go
for
the
evening.
Don't
allow
the
problem
to
rob
you
of
an
enjoyable
time
with
your
family.
Maintain
Your
Femininity
It is tempting for women to stifle their inherent female natures on the job, especially within highly competitive, aggressive work environments. Adopting a tough, more masculine approach may seem essential to our very survival. If you begin feeling this way, carefully examine what you are feeling and what the alternatives are. It may indeed be necessary to apply your strengths in new ways, but this can be accomplished without leaving your femininity at home.
It is tempting for women to stifle their inherent female natures on the job, especially within highly competitive, aggressive work environments. Adopting a tough, more masculine approach may seem essential to our very survival. If you begin feeling this way, carefully examine what you are feeling and what the alternatives are. It may indeed be necessary to apply your strengths in new ways, but this can be accomplished without leaving your femininity at home.
Generally
speaking,
women
tend
to
be
gentle,
compassionate,
tender,
and
nurturing.
Instead
of
hiding
those
instincts
on
the
job,
utilize
them
to
your
advantage.
Even
if
all
of
your
coworkers
are
men,
there
is
no
need
to
become
like
them.
Your
feminine
demeanor
and
attitudes
will
be
like
a
breath
of
fresh
air.
When
you
need
to
be
"tough,"
be
gentle
yet
very
firm.
Set
boundaries
and
defend
yourself
when
needed,
but
always
do
it
in a
gracious
manner.
Keep
Your
Husband
a
Top
Priority
Happy marriages are those in which spouses spend meaningful time together. If you are married, make every effort to spend quality time with your husband on a regular basis. This is especially important if your work schedules conflict, keeping the two of you from spending a substantial amount of time together at home. Periodically schedule dates for just the two of you. (See the side panel for dating ideas.)
Happy marriages are those in which spouses spend meaningful time together. If you are married, make every effort to spend quality time with your husband on a regular basis. This is especially important if your work schedules conflict, keeping the two of you from spending a substantial amount of time together at home. Periodically schedule dates for just the two of you. (See the side panel for dating ideas.)
Take
Care
of
Yourself
Realize that self rejuvenation and rest are basic human needs. Without them, you will have less to offer your family and your employer. Eat well, get adequate sleep, and do something each day -- even if for only a short amount of time -- that will help restore your peace of mind. For some women this may mean enjoying a luxurious bubble bath, reading before going to sleep, drinking tea from a beautiful cup, or getting up early for prayer and Bible reading. Whatever rejuvenating activity you choose, be sure to make time for it in your schedule.
Realize that self rejuvenation and rest are basic human needs. Without them, you will have less to offer your family and your employer. Eat well, get adequate sleep, and do something each day -- even if for only a short amount of time -- that will help restore your peace of mind. For some women this may mean enjoying a luxurious bubble bath, reading before going to sleep, drinking tea from a beautiful cup, or getting up early for prayer and Bible reading. Whatever rejuvenating activity you choose, be sure to make time for it in your schedule.
Involve
Your
Children
If your young children are old enough to understand, show them your place of work and explain what you do there. This will give them a realistic mental picture of what you are doing when you're away from home. It can also spark interesting conversations between you and your children, especially if you routinely tell them about interesting things that happen at work.
If your young children are old enough to understand, show them your place of work and explain what you do there. This will give them a realistic mental picture of what you are doing when you're away from home. It can also spark interesting conversations between you and your children, especially if you routinely tell them about interesting things that happen at work.
Remember
What
is
Most
Important
Your work is important, but your family is more important. No matter what happens at work, your family members are the ones who love you and need you the most. Do all you can to nurture positive relationships with each one of them.
Your work is important, but your family is more important. No matter what happens at work, your family members are the ones who love you and need you the most. Do all you can to nurture positive relationships with each one of them.
About the Author:
Brenda
King is the director of
PositivelyFeminine.org. She and
her husband Mike live in Ohio
and have one son. In her
spare time she enjoys reading,
writing, hiking, and working on
the computer.Photo of woman in suit is by Mark Udall.