Q. I would really appreciate it if there was an article about finding balance between spending time with God, your friends, your boyfriend, and school work or something of the sort. I know it’s all about prioritizing and time management, but how do you tell when you are spending too much time in one place, and not enough in another?
– Amberly
A. This is a pretty common problem for the modern woman. How are we supposed to go to school, go to practice for sports or band, attend club meetings, go to church services and other church activities, study the Bible, do homework, and still have time for family and friends?
As you already mentioned, time management is important. Prioritize according to the importance of the activity to you. Of course, God is hopefully your first priority and you should devote the most time and effort to Him. Matthew 6:33 advises, “But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.”(NASB). If you trust God and pray to Him daily, the other things in your life should fall into place. He will strengthen you to deal with stress and manage your time well.
As far as determining whether you are spending too much time in one place, see if one of the areas in your life is suffering. For example, if your grades begin to drop, it might be time to spend less time with your friends, and hit the books. Or if you and a friend are having a hard time, set aside some time that weekend to do something you both enjoy so that you can reconnect. It can be difficult as a busy young woman to fit everything into your schedule, especially if you’re involved in a club or sport. I recommend that you buy a planner or a dry erase board calendar to keep track of everything you have going on.
Organization is a key to time management. I know it can be tough to actually put these things into practice. It takes time for them to become habits. Hopefully, with a little perseverance, you’ll soon find a balance that works for you to make your life much more stress free.
– Rachel Conley
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