Terri's Tuesday Tip of the Week - September 22nd

If one dream should fall and break into a thousand pieces, never be afraid to pick one of those pieces up and begin again.  – Flavia Weedn

 

As we are coming to the end of September, the author wanted to give an update on her personal 30-day challenges.  The author has talked about her job being challenging and the long hours she works.  For September, the author challenged herself to work from 7am-5pm Monday through Friday.  However, the month of September has been crazy at the office and she has ended up working longer hours than previously due to projects and deadlines. 

 

When the tide gets high, Sail on.

You'll make it safe to the shore,

...And all the hidden treasures will be Yours!”

― Chinonye J. Chidolue

For the author, she made the decision that even though work was difficult and she was working long hours she would be resilient and persevere in life.  As she has stated before, this opportunity is preparing her for her dreams and she must be resilient. 

 

You’re going to experience pain in life. But if you choose to do the hard thing right now and put in the effort and discipline to learn, grow, become strong, and mature, then later in life you get to benefit from all of that. – Rick Warren

 

Even with her long work hours, the author decided she would take time for herself and has taken on a new goal.  Over the weekend, the author purchased an annual pass to the Virginia State Parks.  Previously visiting some of the parks, she discovered the beauty of the state she resides in and decided to set a goal to visit at least 10 of them in the next year.  For the author, she has to set a goal, which will prompt her to take action.    

 

This is not what the author desired from this challenge for herself, but she decided to persevere, take time for herself and experience the beauty of the great country we live in. 

 

ACTION:  Out of a possible setback in one of your 30-day challenges, what good came from it?  How will you incorporate the good into your life going forward? 

 

 

Resource

·       https://pastorrick.com/choose-short-term-pain-for-long-term-gain-2/