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chemgal18. And guess what? I'm posting the July entry on time this month! If you've missed a few, here are the others if you're interested in checking them out: January, February, March, April, May and June. Here is the prompt for those who may have missed the first post:
What are 11 things your life doesn't need in 2011?
How will you go about eliminating them?
How will getting rid of these 11 things change your life?
Things still in progress: 1) 35 pounds, 2) excess stuff, 5)stress, 6) second guessing decisions, 7) procrastination and 8)loneliness
Completed or no longer applicable items: 3) a house(n/a), 4)money stress, 9)single discontent, 10)over-analyzing work situations and 11)lack of traveling
Those keeping track will notice that # 11 has moved to the completed list. After a July filled to the brim with travel, it can be considered complete. Between the 4th of July holiday and scheduled vacations I didn't work a full week during the month which feels pretty wild. Yes, vacations! I spent a weekend down in the Bay area visiting a friend and then I've just finished up an almost week off for traveling to my grandpa's 90th birthday party and visiting other friends. (I did have to show up to work on Thursday for training, but I was off again on Friday.) I'm almost ready to sit at home and twiddle my thumbs a while. In case you're wondering, the last road trip generated a potential plan for another in October to attend a friend's wedding. So traveling will continue! Although, after the week of travel and being with people, I'm ready for some time alone.
Money stress has also moved to completed because I do feel less stressed about money due to my new position at work and my little part-time job and a shift in my attitude. Using the mvelopes program to help with my spending has also been very helpful as it keeps me honest.
One thing that has come up a bit this month is the idea of confidence, or in my case, rather the lack thereof. I'm beginning to realize that # 6 second guessing decisions and #7 procrastination have a lack of confidence at their root and #8 loneliness may also be affected. At the moment, I'm not sure how to increase my confidence. The idea of always patting myself on the back for everything feels quite egotistical, dishonest and fake. More time considering the idea of confidence will need to happen in the next few months. Do any of my readers have suggestions on how they build confidence within themselves or acknowledge their confidence?
On that pensive note, I'll end this entry as it is late and I would like to get it posted during the month of July. Enjoy your summer!
2 comments:
Oh confidence... I wish I had something to say but the honest reality is that I struggle with this as well.
I do however, love this quote by Ann Voskamp: "Fear is nothing to be afraid of. It’s just the door we push through to get to the other side."
Anna, what a great update! Glad to hear you've crossed some items off your list, awesome! I've started a few goals lists such as this--but I'm not brave enough to put them on my blog yet. I have one list for health goals and another for financial goals I have with my husband.
On the confidence issue, I think every woman struggles with this. I often fall into the trap about outward beauty being what defines me. What helps me is to consider who I am in Christ and who God says I am. I know I cannot follow my heart, because it lies to me and tells me I'll never be good enough. When I read scripture I try to ask myself questions such as "What does this tell me about God"? (my creator!) and "Who does Jesus say I am?", also "What does call me to do?" I don't think I could muster up good reasons about why I should be confident apart from my hope in Jesus. I was once a sinner and now I am saved by God's grace alone, and He calls me friend. He has created me for greatness and you too! Have confident hope in Jesus who created you. He knows you the best.
Look up 2 Cor. 3 (first part) Eph. 1:18, Romans 5:1-11, 1 Cor. 1:31
Love to you my friend!
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