It is said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions.
I’m not sure about that but I can tell you if I had a dollar for all the times I had good intentions when starting a project, I’d be a rich woman. Now ask me about how good I’ve been about following through with those good intentions, well, that’s another matter.
You see, I’ve always had good intentions to follow through on my good intentions. And that’s just the problem, isn’t it?
So, I replaced my good intentions with goals.
‘Cause that’s what a good strategic planner does.
I love, love goals. Goals are what get me to the finish line. Having a clear view of where I’m heading gets me going every time.
But what happens when you’ve given up on good intentions and you don’t have the energy to keep working toward your goals?
You keep going that’s what.
I know it sounds super simple and a little blasé but let me explain a bit more about where I’m coming from.
It happened almost every year.
I started my year with really good intentions, terrific goals and lots of zeal. I would write about my goals, teach others how to set goals and generally keep the flame going. Then about summer things would get interesting with two pre-teens, no school and a mom who loves to keep all the things going – that would be me.
Don’t get me wrong, I love spending time with my kids – it’s the reason why I left my leadership position in the public sector to start my consulting career. This way, I can manage my time and move things around according to the needs of my family.
Summer ends up being lots of fun in the sun. So, you can understand why by September, I’m either pulling my hair out from all the things that have backed up while I was frolicking, or I’ve run out of steam to keep everything going. Or both.
Maybe your story looks a little different but if you’ve ever had to juggle multiple priorities and didn’t know how to keep going, I have a feeling you can relate.
In the process, I’ve learned some hard lessons from trying to do it all, but all is not lost, because these have led me to the best tips on how to keep going when I feel like giving up.
I’m sharing those lessons over on my friend Christa’s site. If they help you at all, please pass them on to a friend.
In the meantime, I hope you’re excited as I am about the launch of my Time to Shine course. It’ll be just a few more hours and then I’ll throw back the curtains and share it with you.
Introducing Time to Shine (New E-Course)
Time to Shine is my labor of love where I get to pass on some hard-fought lessons on balance, having it all, and a few other myths that left me tired and ragged. I’ve found that there’s a better way for us to accomplish what God calls us to do — other than running in circles.
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In Time to Shine, I will help you mind your minutes so the moments matter. In other words, you’ll tell your time where to go so that you have time for the things and people you love. Don’t we all need that, friend?
I’d love to have you join inside Time to Shine. I’m sharing some limited time early bird bonuses that are only available this week so go and check them out!
And, by the way, it’s always so much better with friends. So, tell a friend to tell a friend.
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Do you get stuck at the corner of good intentions and well meaning? You’re not alone.
Let’s encourage one other to move beyond the good and get to the best.
And don’t forget to stop by Christa at Do A New Thing to read my lessons learned from trying to do it all. I lived to tell the tale so it’s not that bad, but I hope you won’t make the mistakes I did.
Wishing you blessings,
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Psst…the Time to Shine Course is HERE!
Wondering where your day went?
Feel like you hardly have time for the things that fill you up? Me too!
That’s why I created this time management course just for us.
Time to Shine will help you mind your minutes so your moments matter.
Oh, Marva, this is wonderful! I find myself wondering where you were when I was raising my kids:) I’m such a huge planner and organizer, but even the best of intentions can get out of hand, and I know this is going to be a very valuable tool. Great job…I know this was a ton of work!
I love setting goals. You have reminded me to pull out my goal setting from earlier this year to take a look at it. I loved what you put together. I am sure this next e-course will be fantastic. Sharing it.
Thank you for sharing with Grace & Truth Christian Link-Up.
As a planning girl, I love to hear this. 🙂 “I replaced my good intentions with goals.” But of course even with all my best-laid plans, I still often fall short of my goals. Thankful for God’s grace to take care of us no matter what!
You are so right. Good intentions are not enough. Especially when we have God’s power to move us into action. Thanks for this gentle reminder. Blessings to you!
This sounds like a much-needed course. Balance can be so hard to achieve!
It sure is, Donna. And perhaps the question is more along the lines as to whether or not it’s possible. Food for thought, huh?
Thanks for visiting today. It’s always a pleasure to have you here.
Blessings!
Hey Marva, this looks so exciting, and so necessary for us busy moms who are trying to make it all happen. Now, let’s see if I can “find the time” to take this course. Lol! 😊 Seriously, I know if I do, I will be blessed.
That’s the thing, right Tiffiney? We hardly find time for the things we need!
Hope you can join us and we can go it together. You can do it, my friend.
Hello, I’ve been reading your posts and must say the timing is perfect for where I am in life. I told a friend my intentions and what I want to do or don’t want to do. She looked at me and said, “It’s not all about you, Barbara, what does God want you to do?” Ouch!! So here I am letting go and beginning a new adventure with God. Ordered and downloaded your planner. Looks great! Thanks! Blessings to you and your readers!
Thank God for friends who tell us the truth in love — even when it hurst. Ouch! 🙂
I’m excited for you and your new adventure with God. I pray you will find the planner to be a useful resource.
Blessings!
We were both thinking along the same lines when we wrote our posts for this week. Mine is about commitment. Great minds…:)
I love when that happens, Laurie. I’ll be sure to stop by.
Wishing you blessings.
Yes, I’m trusting to keep the backbone in my good intentions by wrestling each day against the downward pull of lazy coasting.
Blessings to you, and thanks for all you do!
Oh, yes, Michele, your words describe exactly where we’ll find ourselves if we’re not mindful. Thanks for stopping by today. I so appreciated your post about church ministry yesterday.
Blessings on your day!