Ridding myself of Procrastination

   I had class tonight and wasn't fully prepared.  Why????  Can you say PROCRASTINATION!!! On top of not taking the best notes for the reading assignment, I realized I also didn't complete the writing assignment either.  Isn't this just the second week of class???? Usually, I would get in my feelings and be self absorbed -- but really what could I do at this point??  All I could do is take a couple of deep breaths, ask for some favor,  and head to the classroom for the quiz.   Guess what?? Only one question missed on the quiz....class was interesting, and we were given the opportunity to have time in the computer lab!!! Now its time to go home and resolve that procrastination and I will no longer be friends.  Since my grades are important what will I do to earn my A???

Resolution Check List:

* Prioritize.   (Late night studying and tea may become a girls best friend!)
* Create To Do List for assignments and home. (Complete the 2 do list!!)
* Stick to the homework schedule.
* Make time to relax.  (A relaxed mind is better than a scattered brain!)

Balancing my "feelings"

This week has been a bit hectic! A trip to the ER with a loved one, multiple fires to put out at work, homework assignments, family responsibilities, and the list goes on. When I can't accomplish all the tasks I "feel" should be completed, I can become easily irritated with myself, the situation, and other people. When irritated, I want to eat wrong, judge others critically, and complain. The reality is, situations, people, or incomplete tasks should not have so much power that it negatively impacts my demeanor and thoughts.  It's a simple decision, be irritated or be appreciative!  I’m choosing appreciation!  (I have to admit, I must stop, breath and pray for my thought process to change! ) When I take the time to appreciate the situation I’m in, my perception becomes different, my speech and my behavior line up and I'm able to step out of my " feelings", embrace the truth, and resolution comes.  I’m definitely a work in progress!!!

My Journey Begins......

     Have you ever starred in the mirror and saw more than your own reflection?  In my quiet time with God, this week, I was reminded of the first time I looked past my reflection and questioned:  Who am I?  Why am I here?  What is my purpose?  My journey is about finding the authentic answers to these questions and living my life fully. Living beyond the fairytale that I have created, the expectations of others or standards that are viewed as success. I want to appreciate the reality of the life I live while striving to become all that I'm created to be.  For me, this starts with honesty and self reflection.  I have to embrace who I am, my flaws, my strengths, my weaknesses, likes and dislikes. 
    
Who am I?

•  A 42 year old women, who loves the Lord, has been married for 19 years,  has three children that range from 23 to 15 years old, a grandmother of one, works full time in a leadership role, has returned to college to pursue a bachelor's degree, and am active in my church home. 
• A women on a journey to self discovery by renewing herself spiritually, emotionally and physically. 
• A women who is learning who she is, appreciating the roles she's been given: wife, mother, leader, and student but not allowing those roles to completely define her.  
• A women who is seeking answers to get to the heart/soul of Who she is.