time issue or self-discipline issue? September 22, 2009

pondering cloud pin

Originally uploaded by thetinyfig

As I was reflecting on where my time is spent & where I want to spend it, I found myself thinking yet again that I have to much to do & not enough time. Then I remembered a friend talking about discipline. I now think that it is more of a discipline issue & not time. Don’t get me wrong I could use a couple more hours in the day. So when I wish I had time to do certain things, I am realizing and beging to question whether & take a second look at where my time goes. For example, I would like time to read more often. It is relaxing and refreshing ~ where could I ever find time to add that in? Oh, perhaps I could spend less time playing Farkle on FB (which for the record is not always relaxing) and use that time to read. Do you think sometimes we blame time as our issue when it is really self-discipline?

Refill, Please! May 23, 2009

“thinking of you: here”

Originally uploaded by anniebee

 

 

This is where I have to pay attention. I am an over thinker. So for me, I have to filter out some stuff and make sure to refill with positive.  I have a very heavy heart and it does me nor others in my life any good to run on empty. These are some of my personal things I try to avoid and seek. Could look very different for you

What I try to avoid

News - violence and uglienss stays and weighs on my heart as well as feeds my fears.
Really Violent or Emotional Movies/TV Shows – enough going on around me that weighs on my heart without adding to it here.
Gossip – can’t stand it… talking about people & forming opinions about them without really knowing them seems really unfair, plus that is time that I could be spending doing something positive or getting to know the person that is being gossiped about.

What I need to refill with

Positive & funny movies/tv shows – things that make me laugh
Quiet time for myself  (rest, read, prayer, devotional, etc.) - SUPER HARD ONE for me! *Reminder* it is not selfish. 
Friends – really are good for my soul.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Family – fun, relaxing family time is awesome… not to be confused with stressful family time

Let me know what other things are useful to either avoid or refill with.