Chieko N. Okazaki - Only you know your circumstances, your energy level, the needs of your chil

Only you know your circumstances, your energy level, the needs of your children, and the emotional demands of your other obligations. Be wise during intensive seasons of your life. Cherish your agency, and don’t give it away casually. Don’t compare yourself to others — nearly always this will make you despondent. Don’t accept somebody else’s interpretation of how you should be spending your time. Make the best decision you can and then evaluate it to see how it works.

- Chieko N. Okazaki

source: Chieko N. Okazaki (1993). “Lighten Up!”, Deseret Book Company

topic: Wise, Children, Emotional, Spending Your Time, Despondent, Energy Levels