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Thinking Clearly
Ever get lost in all those ideas racing through your mind? Maybe even so distracted that you struggle to remember what really is important. Perhaps today is the day to sort through all that mental clutter and focus all your energy on the most rewarding.
[Part 1 – Topic]
Being able to keep your thoughts focused can be a daily challenge. Especially with so many incredible ideas moving through your brain “at the speed of thought”. And I get it, most days that is simply too fast to be able to keep up.
Keeping your attention on the people and things of greatest priority to you is so important. Of course, other people and things will do their very best to grab your attention and pull you away from your God-given priorities in life.
Remember to focus your time “planning” so that you can actually enjoy those things which provide you with the best return. Hopefully you are enjoying most (if not all) hours of the day, doing what you enjoy with the people whom you love the most.
[Part 2 – Problem]
So, what do you do when you get flustered while feeling scattered-brained? Probably the most difficult time to make any quality decisions while so many thoughts are rushing through your mind, all at the same time.
Maybe your spouse is constantly distracting you. Perhaps the love of your life has “mastered” the artist form of “bothering” you (nearly all of the time). Especially when there are so many other things which really demand your full attention.
Have you ever had to just stop for a few minutes to re-group? You know, so much going on and now running on “mental overload”. Maybe you have even forgotten what is “most” important in your life. What have you been missing out on lately which you would thoroughly enjoy doing again?
[Part 3 – Solution]
Whenever things begin to feel overwhelming, maybe you could take a moment and write down your “top-3” priorities for the day. All of those lesser important “to-do” items should go on the list for “later” (tomorrow, next week, etc.).
If the love of your life is constantly demanding your attention (hour after hour), perhaps you could clearly mention that the sooner you finish your priorities the sooner you two love birds will have your quality alone time. Maybe you will even discover a little extra help from your spouse (if they are now “more” motivated than before).
Always do your very best to schedule time with people who sincerely love you. Those individuals whom God has connected you, starting with your other half. Honestly, so many people and things could pull you away indefinitely, if you allow all of those distractions to control you. Today is your day. Have you listed your “top-3” for today yet?
From one who forever remains…
“Under the Shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1),
Shawn Episcopo
Christian Community for Married Men and Women — (Knights) & (Damsels)