I have heard it said that every choice
to do something is also a choice
to not do something else. That being so, I would like to list some things that I do not do.
- I do not get enough exercise or rest.
- I do not take enough moments in my day to say "Thank You" to the people who make a difference in my life.
- I do not hit the computer "off" button often enough.
- I do not call my mom as much as I think I should. (I'm sorry Mom.)
- I often do not plan ahead.
- I do not practice my music as much as I would like to.
- All of these and a hundred more!
These being listed, I now look to see where I can refocus. Mainly, it boils down to proper/better usage of time. Ah...that four-letter word that we all seem to not have enough of in various seasons of our lives! What are some practical ways I can improve my days? Are there little things to be tweaked that might make a huge difference? Hmmm, let's see...
- Have a scheduled time for movement and rest. Go to bed at a decent hour.
- Practice an "Attitude of Gratitude" every day. Share it with others.
- Re-evaluate why I have a computer. Set time limits for usage.
- Call Mom.
- A quick planning session twice a day will eliminate a majority of hassle and make life smoother for all of us.
- These things will help to free up the time in my day to be used for other things. Things like music, reading with my children, playing with my children, adding serenity to my life so that I can be a blessing to others.
Ecclesiastes 5:4-5 "If you make a promise to God, don't be slow to keep it...It is better not to promise anything than to promise something and not do it."
