How do you do...it?

This is a question that has been posed to me a lot lately. It is one that I take joy in answering, but cannot easily condense into one small sentence. So here is my big secret. Here is the answer that obviously a lot of you are dying to know, to the burning question, "How do I manage my life and all that it entails?"

My answer is multifaceted.

1. I am a high energy person. Sure, I go through spurts of being tired or overly stressed. However, I have never been one to be able to sit still for long. I used to drive my mother nuts with my constant leaping and dancing around the house.
2. Keeping busy makes it easier to forget my grief. Truth be told, I still have a hard time with my grandpa's passing. Maybe I'm a little afraid to stop and let grief settle in. Is it healthy? Probably not, but it works for now. I'll deal with tomorrow when tomorrow comes.
3. I have a husband who sees how much my writing and business makes me a happier person and therefor, supports me in my endeavors. He helps with housework, cooking and whatever else needs to get done and doesn't complain. He also knows that if it becomes to much on him or the kids, that he can come to me and we will reevaluate and make changes as necessary. We go by the belief that as long as we are aiming to make each other happy, then even our rough spots will be easily navigated.
4. I read a book by Max Lucado called "Cure For The Common Life" (and I highly recommend it.) It was inspiring and caused a small epiphany within me. Lucado encourages his readers to find their sweet spot in life and use it to bring glory to God. In turn, your efforts will bring you joy. Max Lucado's words came to fruition when I started Cherished Events with my partner and we decided to use the business to help others. It has brought me much more joy than I ever imagined. I try to use my gifts in every aspect of my life.
5. Number four has everything to do with number five. God gives me the strength, the energy and the resources to raise my kids, manage a household and everything else that I do. I thank Him for it everyday and try not to lose sight of why I am on this earth. Yes, I make mistakes and sometimes take on too much. It happens to the best of us. Like I've said before, I'm not perfect by far. I am just a person who thrives on a good challenge, over coming obstacles and using what God gave me to make a difference while I'm here.
6. Lastly, and most of you know this, I take Lexapro. It helps manage my stress. Without it, I'd still be able to do all that I do, but I'd be a much less pleasant person. I do not hide the fact that I am on medication because it wouldn't be fair to paint a picture that was missing an element of truth. I do not like that I rely on the medication. It is my goal to eventually be able to do without it. But God gave us brains and the ability to know when we need to ask for help and take it. I needed some help and I have no shame in the fact that I took the help.