Are You Living in Crisis Mode?

Do you ever find yourself spending your days and maybe some sleepless nights wondering how you can keep all the plates you have spinning? The stress of day to day living- crazy schedules, kids, commitments…all of these factors can literally catapult your marriage into crisis mode. Doing the minimum just to get-by and hoping that things will soon slow down. This cycle of insanity can drain the life and energy out of even the very strongest marriages.

The truth is? We weren’t meant to live in crisis mode. But how to we stop the madness and make our spouse top priority? A couple suggestions include:

Brainstorm together what items are most important for your family. Are there any things that really aren’t a part of your goals? Cross those off the list.
Discuss ways to alleviate the stress (ie: better morning rituals, preparing the night before, delegating tasks or responsiblities)
Be realistic. Don’t expect perfection, its not possible. Look at where you are, the energy and time you have and set  your expectations accordingly
Remember, you’re on the same team. When your spouse wins, you win!

These simple steps will go a long way in bringing your spouse back to the top of your priority list…and the rewards of that are immeasurable!