There's so much to do each day, it's often hard to get it all done. I've been feeling that way a lot lately. I'm in my last semester of my university education. I graduate in a month. And boy am I busy! I'm exhausted, but I've got to keep going. I feel like I'm nearing the end of a marathon and it's hard to see how I'm going to have the strength to finish.
But, the better I plan my time and prioritize my tasks, the more successful I am. I've thought a lot this week about the object lesson with the jar and the water, sand, and rocks. How do you make it all fit? How do you get everything done? If you put the sand or water in before the rocks, the jar will overflow. You've got to put the rocks first, the sand second, and the water last. Life is the same.
My rocks are scripture study, homework, and my responsibilities as a wife. My sand is reading a good book, keeping connections with friends and family. My water is checking Facebook and playing games on my phone. As I focus on my rocks, everything always gets done. I love starting my day by reading my scriptures. It's the only way to start my day. It sets the tone for the rest of my day and things always seem to go better. I'm happier, I have more energy, and things get done. And the things that go wrong don't seem so important and don't upset me as much.
I know it is important to prioritize my time because it helps me feel better and do more. And that's who I want to be.
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