Sunday, February 27, 2011
Unselfish Service
We all know that this past month most talks and lessons have been based on Sacrifice. Try and think of what you have done for others that was an unselfish service toward either a family member, a close friend or someone you hardly know. Then, think of more ways you can serve your fellow beings.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
From My Window: It's Already Groundhog Day!
Everywhere we look—and listen—there are discussions and articles about our failed resolutions for 2011. How are we doing?
Many of us love the concept of “starting over” or “new beginnings.” But Mormon women are tough on themselves; hopefully this year we can “lighten up.”
After years of being disappointed with myself by February--or totally disgusted with my lack of improvement as I looked back each New Year's Eve--I've learned that in making resolutions I just need to figure out how I can improve a bit over the past year. Trying by leaps and bounds to totally transform my life, body, and home never really worked. Last year I was finally able to conquer obstacles that had been my goals every January 1st for decades. Now that I have incorporated these things consistently into my life, I can build on them.
Many times, making daily lists induces stress for me; so I have decided to make weekly task lists. I can prioritize my duties for a week and accomplish them within that time frame--without having to “bump” unfinished jobs into the next day, all week long.
When I keep a clear vision of what I want to accomplish and chart my progress, my goals are not so nebulous. It's just a matter of saying, “This is what I want to accomplish and these are the steps that I've discovered will work for me.”
So as you analyze how you're doing in 2011, just see if you need to make small adjustments and don't be too hard on yourself. Life's most difficult tasks are generally accomplished by small, consistent steps.
Most of Heavenly Father's daughters really are doing much better than they think they are. We just need to appreciate any improvement.
Many of us love the concept of “starting over” or “new beginnings.” But Mormon women are tough on themselves; hopefully this year we can “lighten up.”
After years of being disappointed with myself by February--or totally disgusted with my lack of improvement as I looked back each New Year's Eve--I've learned that in making resolutions I just need to figure out how I can improve a bit over the past year. Trying by leaps and bounds to totally transform my life, body, and home never really worked. Last year I was finally able to conquer obstacles that had been my goals every January 1st for decades. Now that I have incorporated these things consistently into my life, I can build on them.
Many times, making daily lists induces stress for me; so I have decided to make weekly task lists. I can prioritize my duties for a week and accomplish them within that time frame--without having to “bump” unfinished jobs into the next day, all week long.
When I keep a clear vision of what I want to accomplish and chart my progress, my goals are not so nebulous. It's just a matter of saying, “This is what I want to accomplish and these are the steps that I've discovered will work for me.”
So as you analyze how you're doing in 2011, just see if you need to make small adjustments and don't be too hard on yourself. Life's most difficult tasks are generally accomplished by small, consistent steps.
Most of Heavenly Father's daughters really are doing much better than they think they are. We just need to appreciate any improvement.
- Dixie Baker
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Look not behind thee this new year...
You can't go back and change something in the past so go forth this
new year and try to be a better you everyday.
new year and try to be a better you everyday.
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