As Easter approaches, I find myself reflecting on the importance of this season and the questions it brings to mind. There’s a single question I hear leading up to Easter every year:
“What are you doing over the break?”
There’s something about Easter that feels more like a break than Christmas; less pressure, less obligation, and less to do.
For many of us, Easter allows space to enjoy these days in our own way – with a side of fresh, hot cross buns and the odd one or two (or twenty) Easter eggs.
Two of our four kids are now adults, while the twins are in Year 11.
Kids are kids, though, and they still have a soft spot for a favourite Easter treat.
And they remember well the year that I left the Easter Bunny duties until the day before Easter.
That’s the year they all received Old Gold Easter eggs because that was all that was left on the shelves.
That was the year that the magic of Easter died as they like to remind me before telling tall tales of our under-performing Tooth Fairy too.
This experience taught me the importance of asking the right questions, not just to my kids, but to myself as well.
“What would you like this year – what would make for a great Easter?”
Their answers this year reminded me that it’s a question we should all stop to ask ourselves.
“I’d like to catch up with the cousins, Mum – what are they are doing, can we book something in together?”
“I’m hoping to get some extra shifts at work. I’m still saving for that trip in July and the double-time would be great. Can we have a family dinner on Sunday after work?”
“Mum, I’m really hoping my boss rosters me with Elle (her sister). I love it when we get to work a shift together. And some Mini Eggs too.”
“Can you come to my place and help me set up the outdoor space better? I’d love to show you what I’ve done so far.”
Our priorities shift as our lives do, but taking the time to ask ourselves: “what do we want to do with the time we have” is an important practice.
The answers from our kids focused on time with people they care about most, doing work they enjoy with people they enjoy and for a purpose that has them focused on their future, and for sharing their achievements and challenges with people they trust.
Easter Reflections
Their answers made me think it’s been a while since I asked myself the same question: what would I like this Easter?
Is life delivering the things that matter to me? Or am I just staring at the Old Gold chocolate left on the shelf at the end of the day?
This Easter, I’m going to take those few days off to get a clear picture of what life is looking like now and if there’s any changes I want to make to prioritise what really matters to me in the rest of 2025.
I’ll run a simple filter over my life:
Family & Social Connections
“I’d like to catch up with the cousins, Mum – what are they doing, can we book something in together?”
“Can we have a family dinner on Sunday after work?”
Have I made it a priority to bank time with family and friends this year? (Probably not. I’d like to fix that.)
Work and Personal Goals
“I’m hoping to get some extra shifts at work. I’m still saving for that trip in July and the double-time would be great.”
What’s a goal that work is helping me to achieve? (I’ve drawn a blank on that one so I will give it some thought. )
Personal Enjoyment & Relaxation
“What would you like this year – what would make for a great Easter?”
“Mum, I’m really hoping my boss rosters me with Elle. I love it when we get to work a shift together. And some Mini Eggs too.”
For the last 6 months, I’ve worked a lot of hours – in the office and at home. So, I’m making time to get on the pottery wheel and get hiking on the trails. All work is not good for any of us.
Support and Sharing Achievements
“Can you come to my place and help me set up the outdoor space better? I’d love to show you what I’ve done so far.”
Who do I have in my corner to celebrate the achievements and share the challenges?
And whose corner am I sitting in, ready to cheer them on?
Those are my plans for Easter. What are your plans for Easter? How do you prioritise what matters most to you?
If like me, you’ve been burning the work candle at both ends, this Easter may be a good time to check in too.
I’d be happy to hear your answers and cheer you on.
If you find yourself looking at your work situation and realising you need to make a change, reach out. The team here at Churchill are here to help you.
Meanwhile, the whole team wishes you a great Easter break that refreshes you.
Stay safe & take care,
Tricia
Co-Founder
Churchill Education
