catch up...
my procrastination and laziness is officially over, and i'm back and roaring to go! i wish i could remember what's been going on the past few weeks, but they've been a blur! let's see if i can think of some highlights...
-recruiting and lots of it... from st. george to denver to salt lake to orem!
-volleyball practice, clinic, work-outs, meetings... my life :)
-new zealand/samoa planning... i can't wait!
-movie watching... remember me is my favorite at the moment
-hanging out with dear friends... we can do nothing and i'm completely content!
-visit from maegan... way to short, but i'll take what i can get
-new cousin... jackson chesley davies
-weekend in vegas... sun, massage, food, family, great friends... it was amazing!
six week "C" challenge...
so procrastination and set-backs are just part of who i am, but today i'm starting anew and its day 1 of 42 to whip myself back into shape in all aspects of life. i know i'm a dork for always having to do these "challenges" or "projects" but i do better when A. i have set goals and a time limit, 2. when i'm held accountable for what i do, and D. i just like to make it like a game cause it's just more fun! it's time for me to be done with bad habits and to move forward, make some life-style changes, and get over this hump! i have my plan written out, my charts made, my goals set, my support system, my quotes ready, and my eye on the prize! (ha, the prize being me a little bit better than when i started)
why a "C" challenge?? i have no idea, ha! it started off as me recognizing how terrible i am at committment (any and all kinds) and how i wanted to gain self-control and learn how to communicate better, so that just got the ball rolling! so here are my C's (and other suggestions of what i need to work on are definitely welcomed and appreciated, cause i know i have many weaknesses!)
COMMITTMENT...
i don't like being tied down to things, and really, when it comes to guys it scares me (i think/hope a big part of that is because i haven't met the "right" guy). but i need to get better at sticking to things and doing what i say i'm going to do... if i'm gonna talk the talk, i have to walk the walk! so the goal is that this six week deal will teach me how to commit to something and go all out!
COVENANT...
i love the gospel and it is the greatest blessing in my life, and as much as i want to say that Jesus Christ is the center of my life that would not be completely true. i lose focus and slack off, and i really don't and can't fully comprehend the significance of the Savior's atonement and the precious covenants i've made at baptism and in the temple. like i know they're important and i'm blessed to be endowed, but i've only skimmed the surface and want to dig deeper and fully grasp onto these sacred covenants, and truly have the Savior at the center of my heart and soul. i think if i had a better understanding of my covenants and the atonement, then i would be able to push off the natural man and stand my ground.
CONTROL...
yes, i need to gain some serious control over my thoughts, words, and deeds in every part of life. but especially for these six weeks, i have to get better at my self control when it comes to food! just because i have to make a cookie or there's brownies on the table, doesn't mean i need to eat them all, right! it's time for me to learn the meaning of moderation!
COMMUNICATE...
i really don't think i have to even explain this one! besides a select few of my favorites, i'm not a good communicator at all! everyone i know can attest to this, and i really do want to get better and break down the wall!
CARE...
mainly i need to show others how much i care, love, and appreciate them cause i definitely don't do this enough. but i also need to show care to the details and just be precise in the work that i do.
CONFIDENCE...
i have always had a struggle with self confidence and self esteem, really who doesn't?! so yeah i want to get better at that, but i really want learn how to show Heavenly Father that i have faith and confidence in Him, His plan for me, His timing, and want to gain that confidence to know that i have divine potential and He will help me know and do His will. also, i need to study and learn about the atonement so i can have confidence and trust in my Savior and truly let him take away my pain and heartache because He's already suffered for it and is the only one that can truly succor me.
CHANGE...
this is more of the process, to continually be changing and improving and to make even the smallest of steps in the right direction. it doesn't matter how fast you go, as long as you're going in the right direction, right?!
and yes, i know all of these things will take longer than six weeks to Conquer and they are areas of my life that i will always have to constantly be working to improve... this is just a step in the right direction.
well, that's what i'm starting to work on at the moment... "this is it, no turning back" :) but be ready for the in's and out's of this great process which really is just blessed life!
"you should live by faith realizing every day that all power rests with God, and that it is through Him that we are able to live in peace and enjoy plenty"
until tomorrow... nothing but love and pure happiness ;)
No comments:
Post a Comment