I love when you like my posts. I end up reading, or listening, to them at the perfect time. So I’m reposting this one with the hope that it reaches you at exactly the right time.
Do you remember those infomercials for that countertop cooking appliance where they would say, “set it and forget it?”
I don’t know why I watched the commercial so many times, it’s probably because of insomnia or just leaving the TV on and hearing the commercial over and over again in my sleep. But one day I really paid attention and realized the actual process for doing everything to get that food cooking was waaay more steps than just “set it and forget it.” 🤣
From that point forward every time I heard the commercial or saw it on I would sit there laughing at how they were really convincing people that the other eight steps didn’t exist and that it really was just two steps. 😆
Well, earlier, I was sitting and thinking about what I did right today. And the main things came to mind. But then I realized I did a whole lot of other sh*t that wasn’t on my to-do list. So I started adding those things to the list, and checked them off, too.
Yeah, I put gas in the car and bought bacon at the grocery store. But I also bought Heet and put it in the gas tank, to ensure there was no water in my gas line after all this cold weather. Yeah, I remembered to call my aunt to let her know I received her letter that was delayed in the mail, but I also remembered to give my mom her medicine. Yeah, I got my daughter to school on time, but I also attended my accountability meeting this morning.
We can be so hard on ourselves—only acknowledging the big things we put on the calendar—but we do so much that we don’t even acknowledge.
We have no problem noticing every little thing we do wrong. We don’t miss our mistakes, but we rarely note all the things we do right. So we end our days feeling super exhausted and drained, and think to ourselves, “Why am I so tired? I only did these three things.” No. You did a bazillion things, that you didn’t even recognize because it feels like that’s what you’re supposed to do.
Well, I’m asking you to take 2 minutes and acknowledge those things. You can write your 3 to 10 things in the comments, in a journal, speak them aloud to yourself, record it in your notes app. Just acknowledge YOU all you’ve done, today.
It may be that you put the trash bins out, or that you took a shower after not prioritizing self-care for several days. Maybe you remembered to reply to that email or returned that call, or simply brushed your teeth AND flossed, or worked out. It could be that you got out of bed when you didn’t feel like it, or that you took that nap you really needed. Acknowledge your efforts and accomplishments… big and small.
You’re doing more than you count and it matters. Start noticing.
Sending love.
Blessings!
Marlene Dillon Empowerment Specialist
MDillon Designs & Publishing 