For working moms that have no time to read this...
For whatever reason, and I have my theories, my 2 brothers and I have worked very hard to become successful in our careers. I have always been hungry for my work life. I have always known that I would continue up the next ladder rung.
I want to tell you that I have really struggled the past 4 months (October-January). I have struggled with anxiety and being overwhelmed. Not because of stress from work, but I have struggled with career decisions and my overall direction. I have struggled with just not feeling like I have done enough, personally and professionally.
Somehow through it all, I've kept my eyes on You. No, I'm not talking to the reader of this blog. :)
I've done a lot of reflecting and learning over the past few weeks and I finally have peace. I have defined what success looks like for me in a "top 10 list," and it has made all the weight lift off my shoulders.
SUCCESS =
1. Remembering that everything is exactly how it should be according to God's plan.
2. Always knowing that being the best mom I can be is my biggest accomplishment in life.
3. Understanding that my work life does not give me my self-worth.
4. Goals can still be established and worked towards to the best of my ability, but the end goal is always to please God.
5. Always doing what is essential to work towards my vision.
6. Relationships always come first.
7. Knowing that my value is not based on how busy I am.
8. Having my behavior and emotions balanced.
9. Believing in tenacity, but knowing that it isn't about me.
10. Knowing that God gave me adequate time to do what I am supposed to accomplish in this life.
I have always felt that I would do something big. I told my husband this and he said, "I think what you're doing is big enough." The truth is that it is big enough, and so I actually surrender everything that I think is my definition of big, and give it to Him. I will still listen to my heart and work towards my vision, but I will do it with peace instead of worry because I know it will all be good.
I want to tell you that I have really struggled the past 4 months (October-January). I have struggled with anxiety and being overwhelmed. Not because of stress from work, but I have struggled with career decisions and my overall direction. I have struggled with just not feeling like I have done enough, personally and professionally.
Somehow through it all, I've kept my eyes on You. No, I'm not talking to the reader of this blog. :)
I've done a lot of reflecting and learning over the past few weeks and I finally have peace. I have defined what success looks like for me in a "top 10 list," and it has made all the weight lift off my shoulders.
SUCCESS =
1. Remembering that everything is exactly how it should be according to God's plan.
2. Always knowing that being the best mom I can be is my biggest accomplishment in life.
3. Understanding that my work life does not give me my self-worth.
4. Goals can still be established and worked towards to the best of my ability, but the end goal is always to please God.
5. Always doing what is essential to work towards my vision.
6. Relationships always come first.
7. Knowing that my value is not based on how busy I am.
8. Having my behavior and emotions balanced.
9. Believing in tenacity, but knowing that it isn't about me.
10. Knowing that God gave me adequate time to do what I am supposed to accomplish in this life.
I have always felt that I would do something big. I told my husband this and he said, "I think what you're doing is big enough." The truth is that it is big enough, and so I actually surrender everything that I think is my definition of big, and give it to Him. I will still listen to my heart and work towards my vision, but I will do it with peace instead of worry because I know it will all be good.
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