By Dana Phillips,

Is your life filled with people, places, and things? I know mine is, and I love to pay attention to every single one! The challenge to this way of life is that I tend to become reactive instead of proactive. I react to everyone else’s priorities and needs. Maybe it looks a bit like this in your life:

  • Mom, I forgot my lunch!
  • Honey, will you please pick up the dry cleaning?
  • Hey girl, let’s meet for coffee.

It all sounds important, and soon it’s time for the school bus to arrive, and you have not accomplished one thing for your business.

Setting aside time JUST FOR ME at the beginning of every day is how I stay true to my priorities. For me, this means time with my Bible and in prayer. Once I have clarity on God’s plans for my day, it’s amazing how I have accomplished all the right things at the end of the day. I honor my priorities and find time to serve others as well.

Being alone is always when I receive clear ‘downloads’ of creativity. I love spending time alone when walking, reading, or simply sitting on my back porch. I used to feel so guilty taking time out to ‘be.’ I have learned that when I take the time to listen and nurture myself, I can ‘be’ more for everyone else.

When the day ends, and I feel frazzled and pulled in too many directions, I can usually look back and realize I neglected taking time to be with just me.

Go ahead, take some time to be with just you.  Spend some time alone to stay connected to the real you and your real priorities. You will be amazed at how much more you will accomplish!

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