Ever have one of those days where you just wake up stressed? Overwhelmed by everything you need to get done, beating yourself up for all the things you've missed?
That's no way to start a Monday.
I'm grateful this morning for this little gem I happened to come across while I was reading with my morning coffee: "A lack of time is really a lack of priorities."
At any moment, I can choose to re-order the tasks in my day to clear space for the things -- and people -- that really matter.
Including me.
Turns out I can find time for that long walk today. I just have to remind myself that it's important.
How about you? Are you making you and your health a priority today?
You always inspire me. I was feeling very stressed this morning... someone I love dearly is in the hospital. I am now using the time to pray instead of being anxious about it.
Thanks,
M
Posted by: Monica Bhide | 07/19/2010 at 06:09 AM
So glad I found your blog! I look forward to reading a lot more.
I just recently started making my health a priority. I have 5 kids and it is all to easy to simply say 'I don't have time for me.. it will have to wait'. I'm not waiting any more! I've had to make some sacrifices - time with family and getting up way earlier than I'd like to so I can run or swim - but it's worth it.
I have 2 daughters, and I'd rather not pass on the self-critical tendencies that my mother passed on to me. I'm hoping to get your book soon and look forward to reading it!
Posted by: ChurchPunkMom | 07/21/2010 at 08:53 AM
Aww...thanks, Monica. Hope things are looking up for you and yours.
Welcome, ChurchPunkMom. It's nice to "meet" you! I'm so glad to hear you're making your health a priority -- with five kids, it can't be easy to find the time, but you're worth it. And a great example to them!
Posted by: Dara Chadwick | 07/21/2010 at 11:01 AM
It's ALWAYS about prioritizing. We can make all the excuses we want, but in the end, if we aren't as healthy as we say we'd like to be... it's simply because we aren't making the effort to be there.
Wish I would have remembered that before I ate muffins for dinner tonight, heh.
Posted by: Sagan | 07/25/2010 at 04:12 PM
Got it! Thanks a lot again for hepilng me out!
Posted by: Ruvell | 04/19/2011 at 11:29 PM