Last Saturday night I suffered the disappointing consequences of not being organized and efficient, compounded by the fact that I couldn't make up for it because I also didn't take care of myself physically.
I had been anxiously awaiting the BYU football season all year (or for 30 yrs. depending on how you look at it.) This season will be the first season I live in Utah and will get the opportunity to actually GO to a BYU Football game as a student! Unfortunately, I suffer from the widespread ailment of procrastination. To make matters worse, I'm old and can't stay up late anymore without really paying the price.
On Thursday night I attended a graduation of a friend of mine and got to bed at 1 a.m.. On Friday I celebrated my birthday until 2 a.m.. Saturday came around and I could hardly get out of bed or think until 3 p.m., thus not giving myself enough time to do my homework and watch the game. I was so mad that I made the decision to change my life.
I decided staying at school and doing my homework would encourage me to be less distracted and more efficient, so last week I pulled 8- 11 hour days every day. I also went to bed at decent hours and have felt so much better. I am now out of town enjoying a family reunion to celebrate my parents' 50 wedding anniversary without being stressed out and behind. It's a great feeling!
I love that I can identify things that don't work and change. I want my life to be the best that it can be, and pretending I don't have any problems to work on is ridiculous. Self deception, where you blame everyone else for your problems, or make excuses, is pointless and self-defeating. I would never have the life I want if I did that! Suffering natural consequences is a great way to encourage change, and boy did I get a taste of it this week!
Cathy,
ReplyDeleteI was in the exact same boat for the football game! I had been with my boyfriend all day, and we had ended up getting locked out of his car at Walmart and were stuck there for hours. My perfectly planned day went up in flames, and I was faced with the decision between homework and the football game. I had made the decision to not do homework on the Sabbath, and I knew that it would be impossible to stick to my goal if I attended the football game. So I missed my beloved Broncos playing my beloved Cougars. I was devastated. But, I found that by sticking to my goals, my prayers were immediately answered. I felt so blessed that Sunday, and the following Monday I didn't even feel overwhelmed. Sticking to your goals brings immediate blessings! Thanks for your post :)