I was on the stair master today at the gym, reading SHAPE magazine. I usually have to read something to keep me going for 25-30 minutes on that machine. It is BRUTAL, but such a great work-out. Anyway, as I was reading a lot of silly but not completely pointless things, I came across something that has had me thinking most of the day.
There was a short article entitled "Conquering your 'To-Do' list". I have never been a list-maker, I like doing whatever feels good that day and I do get a lot accomplished. Every once-in-a-while if I am feeling really overwhelmed, I will make a list to help me prioritize and then I get work at checking things off. That feels good, too!
Okay...so you're wondering, "Where are you going with this?" I'll get there....just a second.
How many of you women out there have YOU on your "to-do" list for the day? Are you penciled in between "take baby to the doctor" and "grocery shopping"? Or somewhere in the afternoon around "pick up kids from school" and "clean bathrooms"....these are all good things and definitely important! The article was short and sweet and up-lifting. It helped me to see that all the things we do as wife and mom still have to get done, but what about putting ourselves on our "to-do" list?! Aren't we worth it? I think so. It suggested that it doesn't have to be a LONG activity or even a grueling work-out. Take 20, 30 minutes, or however long you can "budget" for that day and make it count for YOU. What a great little article and I'm so glad I read it!
So....remember, you are worth it! Put yourself on your "to-do" list and see if you don't start to feel even better about your already fantastic and blessed life!
1 comment:
I agree completely! I suppose I never really write them down on my list, but a little something each day (exercise, reading, chatting with a sister, etc.) really makes a difference!
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