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Encouragement

3 Ways to Boost Your Bandwidth

When my husband Mark is frustrated, it’s written all over his face. And if I can’t see it in his face, I can hear it in his tone. That’s the way if went down last night. He was frustrated with the internet speed on his laptop and…it wasn’t the first time. 

“Susan…” he began, “You’re eating up all the bandwidth on our Wi-Fi!”

I looked over at my laptop and realized he was right. I had two different search engines up: Google Chrome and Safari. Plus, between Pinterest, Facebook, emails, and a various array of other tabs, I had more internet windows up than I could count!  Oops.

Right away, I got frustrated.  Why do I always forget to close windows? Why do I never have enough bandwidth on my internet? How much does it cost to boost your bandwidth? Why does it always cost more? 

Then, I stopped.

It wasn’t just my laptop that needed more bandwidth–IT WAS MY LIFE!  I realized that I could ask those same questions about my life in general. I don’t ever seem to have enough bandwidth in my brain. Lately, I am constantly running out of time and energy.  So if you’re ready to get things under control with me, here are 3 ways to simplify your life and boost your bandwidth:

1. Get some windows closed.

First, it’s time to close some of those windows out. As moms, we think that we can balance everything. We convince ourselves that we can add just one more sports practice or one more appointment to next week. But having too many things on our plates means one thing: something’s gotta give. And in most of our cases, it means a lot of somethings are gonna have to give and it isn’t going to be pretty AKA temper tantrum, meltdown, tears, etc.

2. Get some things done.

Next, it’s important to get away from the technology and focus on the things that need to get done. If you’re spending too much money shopping online, it might be time to think of how to be a better steward of your gifts. If this sounds like you, my challenge is to take that money spent on stuff and invest in a good house cleaner who can take care of the small things. This will give you extra time to put more energy into other aspects of your life that need your attention, like relationships.

3. Get some real rest.

When I’m constantly running from place to place without a break, I’m not at my best. I begin losing my creativity, my enthusiasm, and my passion. It is in these overwhelming seasons of life that I most need my time with the Lord. I need my peace and quiet if I want to offer the best of myself to others. And you do, too. So turn your phone on silent, cozy up on the couch, and dive into a good book. Give your brain some time to rest and you’ll be up and running in no time!

Where do you tend to overload your life?

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