At times, I tended to even take it to the extreme where I had only my plans scheduled for the day, and did not make room to include what the Lord may have for me that day. I thankfully had wise council to help me realize this downfall.
However, now that I have been out of college, and not had as consistent of a schedule, I find myself going back to not making the best use of my time or following a productive routine. I get frustrated as I want to include many good and even necessary things in my life, but don't take the time to actually schedule them in. Or I will promise myself to something and start out great, but die off after a bit (take this blog for instance... :)
I recently felt the rewards of setting a goal and accomplishing it. I set out to cross-stitch a pattern for a new-born with the goal of finishing by his two-week birthday. It felt great to have a date to work towards and I was reminded of my determination to accomplish a task I had put on myself with a specfic deadline.
So here goes. Inspired by my favorite blogger, Crystal Paine at moneysavingmom.com, I want to start setting weekly and daily goals to be a better manager of my time. I am reminding myself, however, not to attempt to accomplish all of my shortfalls in one week, but to start one step at a time. And, hey, if anyone does read this blog, I appreciate your keeping me accountable simply by reading.
Personal Goals
- Do devotions at least 4 times this week. {I ashamedly but transparently admit that I still struggle with consistency in my devotions so I am starting small.}
- Exercise at least 4 times this week.
- Enter "Prime Contacts" every day after each school.
- Write at least 2 postcards to students every day during the week.
- Complete Stop By paperwork before getting to hotel.
- Have all hotels booked for the following week by Friday.
- Talk to at least one family member this week. {That sounds horrible, doesn't it?}
- Pray for the students I have promised to pray for regarding their college decision.
