Encouragement Today and Motivation Monday
Today’s encouragement and motivation was inspired by this quote,
“Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier and healthier life.” Germany Kent
My Friend, open your planner or your calendar and plan your week so you claim the power over it before the chaos of the week claims it for you.
As this week begins, allow yourself the strength to remain calm no matter what the week looks like. Then after you are done planning prevent yourself from looking back at it as well as looking beyond the moment you are in. This will allow you the strength to take control over the day as well as your whole week.
I know for me, I have a tendency to start my Monday out by looking at the entire week and if it is packed before it starts, I begin to feel helpless, hostile, anxious, weak, and often times emotional as a result of everything that needs to be done. I allow the chaos to control me which leaves me feeling weak, vulnerable, and out of control. I do not like this feeling and try to prevent it as much as I can.
For those who know this feeling, also know how debilitating it can be and how disastrous this can be for your overall week. Protect yourself from this and allow yourself the ability to remain in control over your week so you can allow yourself to have an enjoyable and productive week.
Remember, you are stronger than you believe and you will have a good week if you do not allow chaos to run you. Take Control, My Friend! Happy Monday!
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Published by Heidi Benson
I am a wife, mom, and daughter. I served in the United States Army, went to college, received a Batchelor's Degree in Criminology, homeschooled my daughter every year from start to finish, and now I am currently a daycare teacher's aide (soon to be a two-year-old teacher coming this fall).
I married my husband when he was in the United States Army so I have the unique knowledge of what it is like to be on both sides of a Military uniform.
While we were stationed in Germany, my daughter, who is 24 years old now, was born and I made the difficult decision to put my career on hold to be her mom.
The past 20 years have been wrought with many struggles but as a result of those struggles, this blog was created.
As the years passed and the struggle kept coming, I would say, "I'm not sure why we have to go through all of this, but if we have to then it is my desire to allow my story to serve as a means of encouragement to others so all this pain isn't for nothing."
The years passed and the struggles did not. However, I feel now is the time God wants me to share these stories of hardships with the hopes they provide encouragement to you if you are struggling in the same way. It is my prayer they will serve as a healing opportunity for you.
I want you to know you are not alone. There are others who know where you are and what you are feeling.
Cling to the hope this won't last forever and that God is standing beside you while He holds you up and dries your tears. He is showing you the way, you just need to follow Him.
Big Hugs, Heidi
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Thank you! Have a great day!
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I have actually signed up for your blog, I just never remember to publish over there.
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So true! I have learned not looking past Monday does wonders for my mind, body & soul. Being mindful of every minute throughout my day keeps me free from the worry & stress of the week. It’s taken me awhile, but I’ve got it down! 🙂
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Way to go Friend!i have to get better at it! I’m still a work in progress.
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