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Balance
Hi Pat -
I sure can relate. I am a single mom of one son. When he was younger, there was not much time to do art. I work full-time at a job that has many demands, plus take care of the house by myself with some jobs delegated to said son.
I tried hiring household help for a while, and it was great, but took too much money to keep up for long. But I will keep it as an option for those up against a deadline times.
I had to look realistically at what time I have available, and plan accordingly. I can't do as much as quickly as someone who gets to stay home all day. That is just plain fact. But I can do what I can when I can.
Enough sleep, some exercise, and eating right are important, or I won't be able to do what I love. I have organized and streamlined paperwork to make life a bit easier. I plan to make my son help out more. Some things, like the weeds in the garden, will get to grow because they are just not as important.
In the works - rethinking the way I am earning a living and exploring other options.
Good luck in your artistic journey. You sound like a smart lady - I am sure you will come up with what works best for you.
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