Today’s Word 12/2/13 By Shiela Help, I feel lost!! There comes a time in each person’s life that we stop and realize we have lost our way. All the things that have happened overwhelm us and we no longer know where to go. When this happens, you have to stop and reflect for a while to put things back in place. What do you want? At the very moment you find that you are lost, you have to ask yourself “What do I want?” Sometimes you have been busy making the people you love happy that you forget or set the things you want aside. Of course it is great that you look after your family, but remember that you are alive and this is your life too. You have to live it and enjoy it by doing things that also make you happy. I’m not saying you should go binge or splurge upon yourself. All I am saying is that you should not neglect yourself. You should have enough time for yourself too. What is most important? As tasks pile up, it can be confusing and overwhelming that you can’t decide what to do first. Don’t panic. Always arrange tasks in their order of importance. What is the most urgent? What is the most important? Of course you should do everything given to you, but at least you get to accomplish what needs to be done first. Take one task at a time, and eventually you will get to finish everything. People Over Things When you are put in the position where you are made to choose between the welfare of people or materials things, the obvious choice should be people first. But usually the idea of losing money or a chance at a career makes this a difficult decision. Remember, no money or career move is ever worth hurting the people you love. Plan Your Future You will only feel lost if you are moving without a plan. You should have a goal and focus all of your actions to the accomplishment of your ultimate dream. If you have a clear direction on where to go, you will never be lost again. It’s like making a map to reach your destination. Have a Checklist As you go through each step to your goal, always have a checklist of the things you want to achieve or accomplish. Write down your bite-sized goals each day and check if you are getting anything done. Always have a moment to think and reflect on your plan and goals. This will keep you on the right course as you go through each task. Enjoy the Ride Lastly, there are times things may not go as planned. Failure is inevitable and it happens to everyone. No matter how well you plan things, something may go wrong. Do not lose heart. Whenever you fall on your face, pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and keep moving forward. Of course, do not look too far ahead. Sometimes we get too focused on our goals that we fail to see the great things that come with working hard to make them happen. It’s like taking a road trip, and you just keep imagining your destination without seeing the great scenery along the way. Life is an adventure. Enjoy the ride and experience a life with direction and purpose. A life of adventure with risks is worth taking. ❧ I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. Psa 139:14 ❧
Posted on: Mon, 02 Dec 2013 14:15:31 +0000