A Rough Couple of days by klawson Self Directed Motivation Programs

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A Rough Couple of days

Yesterday and today have been pretty rough days for me. Yesterday (Monday) I ended up working 16 hours between regular job and a freelance job. Tuesday and Wednesdays are often tough on me because I take care of my kids all day and then head to work until midnight. Long days followed by early mornings. Most weeks I handle it just fine, but this week I'm struggling. I know it's because I have a bunch of freelance work that is due this week as well. Then I'm struggling with my TOOLS. When Coach Steele called this week the big bump he wasn't kidding. Strange how all the other things in my life are winding up to be crazy this week too.

Okay... so I don't mean to complain. I just needed to put that out there (so it's out of me for good!). I know that I am working on my TOOLS and that's something. Days and weeks such as this are part of what brought me to TOOLS in the first place. So my only choice is to push through it and get to the other side. I'm even giving it my best effort to get to the other side with the accomplishment of completing my checklist everyday. That is proving to be a bit of a challenge this week as well. I'll admit that there is a part of me feels like my brain suddenly forgot much of what I've learned thus far. That maybe I should stop and review things and get a better grasp on them before moving forward. Then I recall the TOOLS day that started this week and am reminded that these feelings are part of what Coach was talking about (or at least that's what I'm choosing to believe). So I'm choosing to push forward. I can do this. I AM doing this. There are a lot of things on my plate this week, some that are pretty challenging, but the bottom line is that I can and will get through it. I'm working to stay positive and enjoy the journey through.

It's now that I'm reminded of a bunch of the things I grateful for. Thinking on those things puts everything else in perspective - making it all seem incidental.

So I'm signing off now as I desperately need to get myself home and to bed so I'm equipped to face my great day tomorrow!

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AnnieEm:

It's a reminder...

I used to burn the candle at both ends and it really takes a toll, not only on physical energy but mental energy as well. It's a reminder to take care of ourselves. I hope you slept well and today will be a great day!

teamweam:

Growth can be painful

You will be way stronger at the other end of this. Keep at it!

melody33:

me too..

My week doesn't sound as rough as yours, but the last week of each month is always brutal for me and I'm definitely looking at the problems as opportunities this month...At least trying to. :) Keep smiling..somedays that seems to be the only thing I have control over/time to do. No matter what else gets done, at least I can get in a few smiles!

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It's a reminder...

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