I have so much to do today.....

5 Things

By: Erin 

My to-do this has gotten out of control for today

I want to call it quits because there is no way for me to get it done

My worry sits in my stomach

My fear of failure replays in my brain

Before I give up on the list that seems impossible to get through

I will remind myself of these things that remain true:

First:

You are not defined by your accomplishments or a completed goal

Rather you are who you are because of your beautiful soul

Second:

In the midst of things seemingly too difficult or tough

Remember its okay to take breaks and say “that’s enough”

Third:

Your “to-do” list in life will always grow longer with more and more to do

But the most important thing on that list is taking care of you

Fourth:

Life is not a competition to see who can be the best or get the most done

Life is about us following after the one and only Son

Fifth:

You’re list may earn you praise, compliments, and admiration

But these can lead to us trying to fill others’ unstated expectation

So when I face my insanely long to-do list today

I’m going to try not to panic as I will remember that my best is more than okay

I won’t quit on this list or on my day or on my life because of some stuff I need to do

In life – the list will never end

It is one thing after the next that we must attend

And while this would cause me distress and strife

Now that I’m in control – I see that is that just life

My first priority on that long list will always be me

And that is just the way it has to be