Some days, I’m just tired
I don’t know about you, but some days I just feel tired. These last few weeks have been full speed ahead in all things. We have been in the midst of winter storms which requires me to be engaged both with civilian job and the military and that also means our girls are usually staying home from school. On top of all that, I am in the middle of a transition with my civilian employer since I was recently identified for a new role that is a significant change from my last. Did I also mention it is tax season for our small business close out that requires closing of financials for last year. All this while teaching Bible study, continuing to write, take online course and somewhere in all of that spend time with family, workout, eat, and rest. Just a normal day, right? I get asked all the time how I do it all and the simple answer is, I do not.
Through the years I have come up with a few simple steps that help me find balance in this chaotic world, accomplish what;s important, and not burn out. Today, I am going to share the one I used to help me make it through the day…even if all I wanted to do was take a nap! (Sign up for my free guide on my web page to receive the reaming tips!)
The first tip is to put together a plan, but be flexible. I always say a perfect plan is only perfect in the moment it was created. It is likely to change not one but many times and I have learned to be flexible. “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21, NIV). At the end of today, and everyday, even if I didn’t finish everything I planned, I know that as long as I focused on God’s purpose for me, it was still a successful day. I used to get so overwhelmed and defeated when everything on my list was not checked off. I would list the critical things that needed to be done that day (I am a list maker) and then I would beat myself up for the things that remained-have you ever done that? You know what I have found through the years? Nobody else cared about the list, only me. The only person being critical of me not being a superhero, was me. So, I have evolved. I still make my plans, but I also trust that God’s purpose for me will always prevail. The right thing, the priority will be accomplished.
Today was one of those days. I am in transition in my civilian job which means I have a foot in both jobs and trying to find the balance to learn a new role at the same time as closing out the last. Our next winter storm is knocking on our door and storm preparations have begun, again. To top it off, we had a celebration planned for my mom’s 80th birthday today-at our house. Did I mention I was tired? So, I put together the plan. Did I finish all the things on my list? No, but I think it was a good day and it ended with family and friends celebrating (did I mention we played bingo?) the amazing life to date of my mom that has and continues to touch many lives. God’s purpose prevailed, and for that I am thankful.
Today, I pray that you not be overwhelmed by what is not accomplished, but celebrate achieving God’s purpose. I pray that you give thanks for the Blessings that come with that purpose!
