intenyyo. Zweck. intento. intenzione. intention.

 

The guy on the left above is me the past few weeks. Pffft.

 

 

Intention.

The past weeks I have been dealing with trying to balance work and ALL the things outside of work. I made a list of ALL the things on my to do list(s) and decided that there was no way I was going to accomplish these art projects, training sessions 3 times a week, quiet time with God, quiet time period, reading book for bible study, friendships, dog, saving money, traveling, blogging, modeling, church on Sunday, bible study, decorating apartment, making wedding invitations etc.  There are only so many hours in the week- pffffft.

I was texting with a girlfriend and she was giving me advice about work. She said

 “you have to work smarter, not harder."----Kitty (Kathryn <3)

 

 BING! Light bulb went off…

I have decided that I cannot do everything and that I have to pick 5 things to put my focus on or you end up skimming the surface and not giving the best at your marriage/relationship with a guy you are dating/children/work/friendships/fitness goal and so forth. I painted this HUGE chalkboard on my wall in my bedroom and have these 5 things written on there (didn't paint it just for a big to do list to smack me in the face each morning...will use for drawing on..paintings etc.. hahah) for me to see and remind me whenever I see what I need to be focused on.

 

 

5 tools that are helping me get there.

 

1.  Books

§speaks about being more intentional with your prayer
§teaches you to pray for things outside of your "box"
§talks about being more of an intentional friend

 

2.  Planner

 ¨color-coated for different categories (blue-blogging/red-fitness etc./gray-work/green- financial)
 ¨found this at http://www.paper-source.com/

 

3.  Devotional/Time

 

© read this everyday from a book called "Jesus Calling"/EASY READ
http://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Calling-Enjoying-Peace-Presence/dp/1591451884
©the author has written it as though God is speaking to you...
© put in my purse if I don't have time to read in the morning..

4. “Evernote” on my ipad, phone and laptop

 

 ªhelps your organize everything!
 ªdownload itunes--go to app's and search for Evernote.
 ªthere is Evernote, Evernote Hello, Evernote Food etc.

5.   REST

 

© Enough said....


.........With all the tools and motivation in the world.. at the end of the day you have to give yourself GRACE..

If you have the will, big dreams, a plan and a open heart .......then God will handle the rest….    Keep on..Keeping on…