Simple Things

Last week or so I was catching up on a friends blog and she had written a post about her goals for the year. She really inspired me.  I really love making goals, and actually achieving them (like running a half-marathon), but it can be incredibly discouraging when you feel like you are starting the same goal over and over again.  I am always looking for inspiration and of my friends goals was managing her time better.  I feel like I do great with this on some days and really terrible on others.  One of my biggest distractions is the computer (isn't that a distraction for most of us)?  She put a sticky note on her computer that reminded her of things that were more important than surfing the net, and I couldn't help but steal her idea.  I personalized it a little and it has been a very good reminder for me to put things in order.

It's amazing how a simple daily reminder can help you to keep things in perspective.  Life gets busy, hectic and overwhelming.  I am always picking up stuff around my house, doing dishes, wiping noses (and bums).  I love LOVE reminders.  My phone is chock full of them.  My life runs on reminders.  I think it's easy (so easy) to forget things, whether its my schedule or life lessons.  I experience a trial and work through it, I feel like each time I do this I become stronger.  The Lord refines me and teaches me a lesson, and then 6 months later (sometimes sooner) I need to be taught the same lesson again.  A little 'reminder' from the Lord to help me remember where I'm at and where I should be.  I am grateful for those little reminders. I am grateful for a Heavenly Father to teaches me patience, who teaches me faith and obedience.   If I didn't have those reminders I don't think I'd learn anything.  I would be more pessimistic about life and challenges...but truth is, I know I'll come through it and I'll be better off in the end.  Much like my sticky note, if I can heed these simple reminders I will be happier and more productive.

(Now I should probably just add instagram to that list and I'd be set)! ha.