Take a break. I’m not just talking about taking time out of your day. No. What I’m talking about is much more important than the gift of time.

Go easy on yourself.

Don’t sweat the small stuff.

Focus on what’s really important.

Too often, moms spend too much of their day focusing on things that are ultimately out of their control. When you put so much energy into attempting to control an uncontrollable world, you’re left with an empty tank to tackle the things that are within your reach.

Give yourself the freedom to live a little with no expectations. If every minute of your day is regimented, you’re not allowing God to work His way in with unexpected blessings. In the grand scheme of things, the worries of today will have little impact in the joy of tomorrow.