Week 7 entry

 Week 7 Journal entry

This week we learned 7 habits from Moving Forward with a Driving Passion. I've been invited to reflect on: 

Which of the 7 habits has the most meaning for you?

Why will the 7 habits help you fill your life with passion and purpose as you seek to achieve both a private and public victory?

The habit that has the most meaning for me is Habit #3 Putting first things first. Years ago, when I was attending college for the first time, managing work, school, and internships as a young newlywed, my mother-in-law bought me a Franklin planner. I read the book that came with it and did my best to plan my time. I've found varying levels of success in time management over the years as circumstances have changed. I find that I accomplish the most and am most successful when I have some kind of running to-do list. I don't forget important things, and I more easily remember my goals if they're written on my to-do list, rather than in some journal that I've lost track of. Through this reading, I was reminded that life goes better for me when I'm taking care of important but nonurgent things. I have less 'crisis' and reactivity, and I don't forget the important things. I also have fewer embarrassing moments to apologize for because I took care of things, rather than dropping the ball.

I recognize that I need to get back to having a planning session with myself for a few minutes at the beginning of the week and create a weekly and daily to-do list, and menu planning. Unfortunately, I have gotten out of the habit of doing this and have been dropping the ball on important things. I also struggle with deciding what to make for dinner. If I already have it planned, I only have to look at the menu, and delegate, or prep as needed to make sure dinner time is a success and the masses are fed. Also, having this practice in place allows me to seek direction from the Spirit on anything that I need to add to my list.

Putting first things first will help in my overall success which is directly tied to my private and public vicories.

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