“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
So, here it is another Monday. The most terrifying day of
the week for someone who suffers from SMD (Starting Monday Disorder). This is
the day I usually set aside to conquer the world, finding only to end the day
in utter disappointment. Yet, this Monday is just a little bit different.
Though, I currently have a to do list 25 miles long, I am still living off of the
high of starting something on a Saturday! I feel quite proud of myself at this
moment.
However, I can’t lie to you; I have to be totally honest if
I am going to find a cure for my illness of chronic procrastination. I have been paralyzed by the immense pressure
to not procrastinate. What
a paradox! I suppose I didn’t really
realize the task I was taking on when I said I was ready to live each day in
the moment. I woke up Sunday morning thinking “where on earth do I start?!?!” I
had so much to do I couldn’t possibly fit it all in one day. Okay,
Procrastination is a literal addiction, you can’t just stop cold turkey…this is
a process.
So, where to start?? At 2:00am this morning it occurred to me. (Now,
please do not judge the simplicity of my mind.) I realized… maybe for the first
time, that I am not
superwoman! I can’t fulfill every dream,
finish every project, organize every mess, and learn every lesson all in one day. This leads me to discovery # 2: Life is about prioritizing;
we really can do everything we dream of, just not all at once.
This inspired me to reevaluate my “to do list”, or rather my
list of dreams. As I looked at my list, I came to the
conclusion, that all of my dreams require me to be strong mentally, physically and
emotionally. Thus, my answer of where to
start was as straightforward as it comes; I have to start with me. I created a simple list of how I will begin
my journey to becoming a successful dreamer.
Decide my
daily priorities
Read my
scriptures
Exercise
Acknowledge
my progress
Make my
meals healthy
Slumber
for at least 8 hours a night
