The greatest thing is, at any moment, to be willing to give up who we are in order to become all that we can be.
~Max De PreeDear Diary,
Well, this entry may or may not have words that are missing the C in them.
I am not going back to check and therefore do not care. You have been advised. That is all.
So... Where was I?
Oh yes, Mom started physical therapy this week. I hope that it helps her because of her joints being stiff it sure seems to hurt a little bit while they are working on her. Because it is going to be one or twice a week not covered by my days off I may have to call in one or twice a week so there goes my good evaluation before it even gets here. They act like well she is your mother and the job isn't more important than your mom but they don't seem to understand that we still have rent to pay and other bills so I need a job in order to live. Sometimes there is just no talking to doctors or nurses. All of this has inspired me to start studying medicine again. And to teach my daughter more about medicine so after the therapy was over I took Little Fawn to the bookstore and bought a few new second grade books for her to preview before school starts next season..
Spent some time this morning doing yoga since I haven't done it in a while. I have avoided buying a mat and use a large beach towel but I really need to give up the ghost and just buy a mat. I just can't see paying twenty dollars for one and that is why I haven't yet but it looks like even after waiting a year they have no intention of going down in price any time soon.
I came home from work the other night to discover that not only had I lost the CD drive, I have also lost the C key and have to punch it a few times to even get it to register. I don't like that one nit. So I am saving all of my stuff to another drone computer long enough to take it back to where I got it at for them to fix it for me. I paid too much for it not to work properly. And while on the subject of work I now unload two 1,500 piece trucks most days, leaving me barely able to walk when I get home after driving nearly an hour just to get here. [sigh]
I have failed at a few meaningful relationships in my life and I have failed at a couple of jobs- falling short and quitting. I have never gotten fired but like my relationships, I just lose interest and walk away, so now I am a big girl with my own place and a mother and daughter to care for plus work full time plus keep the animals and that leaves me with little energy left over for anything else. But all of my hard earned stress has also earned me a Sam's Club card at long last. Now my life has meaning. lol. It completes me. Nah, seriously, now more than ever I am seeking a firmer foundation in my career. Working at home is everything I ever hoped that it would be but I can't depend on the part time income that goes along with it. I made great money selling books but now they are almost all gone. So that one is up in the air and I think I underestimated how really stressful working there at Walleys World again would really be. In fact, don't even get me started on that.
I am trying to live a balanced life.
How can we live a well balanced life?
Take care of and nurture yourself. You cannot accomplish anything if you’re unhealthy. Get plenty of rest, exercise and eat properly. Many people think they can burn the candle at both ends, eat junk food, get very little exercise and still function adequately. You may be able to get away with this for a while if you’re quite young, however, at some point this type of life style will catch up with the best of us. Burnout is a real possibility.
You may want to set aside time each day for an activity that you enjoy, such as walking, working out or listening to music. Or, allow yourself to unwind after a hectic day by reading, meditating or taking a nice hot bath.
Know what your priorities are. Balance doesn’t mean do everything you can. Examine your values and decide what’s important to you, then set your boundaries. You may be in the process of building a career, starting a family or going to school. Depending on what stage you’re at in your life, your focus and energies will be different. Try not to become overwhelmed by juggling too many big projects in your life at once. Maybe planning a wedding is not a good idea when you’re studying for the bar exam. Nor, is starting a family when you are unsure about your career direction or relationship status. Not knowing what you want and trying to do everything at once can be a recipe for disaster instead of the road to leading a well balanced life. Try not to bite off more than you can chew.
Create an efficient mindset. Be organized and plan ahead. Take time at the beginning of each week to assess what needs to be done. Make a to-do list in a planner or calendar for upcoming appointments, exams to write or study for, or meetings to attend. Be sure to assign recreation and quality time for yourself and your family as well. Taking time to connect with family and friends will recharge your batteries and make you more efficient in the long run.
Expect the unexpected. Rather than get stressed and upset, allow yourself to roll with the punches when something you have no control over happens. You may get stuck in traffic, your computer could crash or your child could get sick with the chickenpox. Stuff happens. We've all experienced the unexpected. If you accept that anything can happen at any time, it’s less likely it throw you off your stride when it does. Be able to adjust your game plan.
Note also, that there are times when achieving balance may not be possible. For instance, you may have a family or career crisis that needs your immediate and undivided attention. It may require an exceptional amount of your time and resources. When that happens, do whatever it takes and when things go back to normal take time to refresh and rejuvenate yourself.
Maintain a positive mental attitude. Begin each day with the intention of making the best and most of it. It may not always go as planned, but it can go more smoothly if you put it in perspective. Part of living a well-balanced life is learning how to deal with adversity, unforeseen events and uncertainty. If you practice not letting things get to you, you will not only learn to live a well balanced and less stressful life, you will learn to live in and savor the moment. Once you’ve done everything you can within your control, let your life unfold. Be prepared for the future, but don’t worry about it.
All of these things are do-able. I only wish I had learned them sooner, rather than later.
15 Life Lessons They Don't Teach Me In School
There is the type of education we get in school and there are life lessons we learn along the way. Both are important.
The only problem is that life moves us far along before we figure out what’s going on and the wisdom we hope to have gained is sometimes late in coming.
To spare you some of the hard knocks and trial and error, here are some life lessons to help you along.
As Richard Carlson says, 'don’t sweat the small stuff', and most of it is small stuff. Much of the time we get stressed and worked up over "stuff" that in the grand scheme of things really doesn’t matter. When we allow ourselves get too caught up in it we ruin our perspective and don’t take time to enjoy the moment.
Life can be unpredictable and throw you some curves. Just say "never" and see what happens! To avoid the jolt when life’s surprises come your way, be prepared by being open-minded and maintain the positive mindset that welcomes the life lessons offered.
The most boring word in any language is "I". It's wonderful to be self-confident and self-sufficient, however, it's not all about you. There is nothing more monotonous than hearing someone talk about themselves and their accomplishments endlessly. Being self-centered is not the same as having self-confidence.
People are more important than things. Relationships are more important than any material goods you may acquire on the road to success. Without the love and support of family and friends in life, material goods are not of much use. Setting your values and priorities can help you establish what's important.
Nobody else can make you happy. Your happiness and state of mind are your responsibility. It’s up to each of us to know what it takes to be balanced and happy. Our relationships enhance our lives and make them richer, but they do not "make" us happy. We do.
Character and integrity count. It's important to be a person of honor. Your good word and deeds inspire trust and confidence from family, friends and employers. Be the kind of person others are proud to know.
Forgive yourself, your friends and your enemies. We are all only too human. All of us slip sometimes and make mistakes. Holding grudges and past hurts only serves to prevent us from enjoying life to the fullest.
A good joke can be better than any pill. Take time to laugh each day. Humor really is good medicine.
There are no substitutes for exercise, eating well, and fresh air and sunshine. Never take your health for granted or underestimate how much feeling good physically affects your moods.
Persistence will eventually get you almost anything. Never give up. Keep your goals and dreams alive.
Television probably ruins more minds than drugs. Get away from the TV and read, exercise, learn and stretch yourself.
It’s okay to fail. Everyone has failed at one time or another. Failure is a great life teacher. It teaches us humility and how to correct our course of action. Thomas Edison had a great attitude toward failure. He said, "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work."
Learn from the mistakes of others. There’s an old Zen proverb that states: "It takes a wise man to learn from his mistakes, but an even wiser man to learn from others."
Don’t be afraid to show and tell others you love them. Life is short so learn to give and receive love. Love and be loved.
Live so that there is only standing room at your funeral. Be the best spouse, parent, friend, boss, worker that you can be and leave the world a better place than you found it.
"The difference between school and life? In school, you're taught a lesson and then given a test. In life, you're given a test that teaches you a lesson." Tom Bodett
I have been working very hard and staying up many a late night to get more research done regarding the project I am working on; which I shall call the missing link. In all of my wandering I have also discovered that people find the darndest things to blog about. Now when I look back I can't help wondering when I re-read some of my old passages "was that really me?" and lately endless little things just pop up out of the blue leaving me with no real time to get anything else finished in a timely manner. And on a lighter note I just joined myyearbook and have already made it to the top 500 people in the world. -sweet- and gluttonous. I can't help it. GO ME!
Ok now that I have gotten that out of the way.
I know, accept and am true to myself.
I believe in, trust and have confidence in myself.
I eat well, exercise regularly and get plenty of rest to enjoy good health.
I learn from my mistakes.
I know I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.
I forgive myself for not being perfect because I know I’m human.
I never give up.
I accept what I cannot change.
I make the best of every situation.
I look for humor and fun in as many situations as possible.
I enjoy life to the fullest.
I have control over my thoughts, feelings and choices.
I stand up for my beliefs, values and morals.
I treat others with respect and appreciate their individuality.
I contribute my talents and knowledge for the good of all.
I make a difference whenever I can.
I practice patience, understanding and compassion with others as well as myself.
I commit to learning new things, remain open-minded and am the best that I can be.
I live in the moment while learning from the past and preparing for the future.
All is well.
You are loved.
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