So Overwhelmed!

I'm in one of those times of life where things are pretty overwhelming. Balancing career, family and volunteer work are always a challenge, but it seems like there are times where the balance is more natural than others.

Maybe it is because our family just moved. Maybe it is because we now have a child in High School and another in Junior High. Or maybe I'm just in a place right now where it doesn't take much to get overwhelmed? Either way, things are extra busy, and I am extra-exhausted at the end of the day.

That has me thinking about why we get overwhelmed. Does it really have anything to do with the things we have going on in our lives? I mean, some people are able to do all kinds of things and do not seem to get out of balance. Others require very little to put their stress level through the roof. For me, it is not consistent. There are times where I'm able to take on all kinds of projects at once, and there are other times where I feel like I'm continually trying to catch my breath. This is one one of those breath-catching times for me.

I wonder whether I'll get on top of it as time passes and I get used to a new routine. Or, will I need to make some adjustments and simplify life again? In either case, I'm ready for some re-balancing soon.