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Juggling too Much?
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By engaging in activities, simplifying schedules, and centering on Jesus Christ, we can find
harmony in the midst of our hectic lives.
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Whether we have classes, work, church callings, or family obligations, too many responsibilities
can make our lives overwhelming. Each day may feel like a juggling act. So how can we find
harmony in the day-to-day struggles? There is no simple solution to all of lifes dilemmas, but
before throwing all the juggling balls in the air and giving up, we should consider E. Jeffrey
Hills suggestions for finding harmony.

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When we are exhausted from our busy schedules, we can still enjoy each day by participating in
engaging activities. We can bring the Spirit into our lives by communicating with our Heavenly
Father through praying or by listening to soothing music. Short naps, moments of reflection, or
general conference talks can also bring us more energy and motivation throughout the day. When
we participate in spiritually engaging activities, our lives can be filled with harmony.

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When taking on additional responsibilities, it is important to remember our limits and choose
only the activities that are most important to our spiritual or physical well-being. Hill states,
Sometimes as we seek to please and help those around us, we agree to do too many things and
neglect the activities that are the most important. As we seek to do good, we should prioritize
our activities. We can also simplify our schedules by combining activities. For example, we
could listen to the scriptures while walking to class.
Center on Jesus Christ
The only true way to find harmony is to center our lives on Jesus Christ. Sheri L. Dew said,
Coming unto Christ means walking away from the world. It means placing Christ and Christ
only at the center of our lives. Drawing closer to the Lord gives us the faith and endurance we
need to continue with our hectic lives. President Howard W. Hunter taught, Life presents many
challenges, but with the help of the Lord, we need not fear. If our lives and our faith are centered
on Jesus Christ and his restored gospel, nothing can ever go permanently wrong.
Read E. Jeffrey Hills full article, Finding Life Harmony as We Struggle to Juggle here.
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Sometimes as we seek to please and help those around us, we agree to do too many
things and neglect the activities that are the most important. (E. Jeffrey Hill)

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I am aware that life presents many challenges, but with the help of the Lord, we need
not fear. If our lives and our faith are centered on Jesus Christ and his restored gospel,
nothing can ever go permanently wrong. (Howard W. Hunter)
Coming unto Christ means walking away from the world. It means placing Christ and
Christ only at the center of our lives. (Sheri L. Dew)

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Source Information
E. Jeffrey Hill, Finding Life Harmony as We Struggle to Juggle, Ensign, Feb. 2012,
1214.
https://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/02/finding-harmony-as-we-struggle-to-juggle?lang=eng
Additional Outside Information (Optional)
Dallin H. Oaks, Good, Better, Best, Liahona and Ensign, Nov. 2007, 105.
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Picture with a person juggling three balls with the three steps on them.
(I) https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/teenager-prayer-788716?lang=eng
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(III) https://www.lds.org/media-library/images/jesus-christ-1138511?lang=eng

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