A tough choice

What is one of the toughest choices you can make? To stop "doing" when you feel buried. There are those times when I feel like I have tons of work to do, and that if I just get these few things done then everything else will turn around; all the "problems" I am experiencing will go away.

It's tempting to think that way. I was raised in an environment of "do what has to be done" and "do a good honest day's work". These are great values and they are part of me in a way that helps me. However, there is another truth that I have learned the hard way. Before my work can become effective, I have to take care of me. I have to keep my mind in a place of joy, forgiveness and gratitude. I have to be focused on all the good that is happening around me. And I have to be relaxed enough to listen to my gut as I work.

When I do this my work is exponentially more effective. I choose activities that move me forward instead of running in circles. I see the possibilities and find my path to reach them. And I enjoy my work whether I'm brainstorming fun new strategies for my business or washing the kitchen floor.

It is a whole different place and taking a few minutes here and there, or some time each morning to keep myself in that place gives me an infinite return on my investment of time. So whatever helps you, walking in the woods, prayer, meditation, running, etc - make the tough choice to put yourself first and there will be much more of you to go around.