Hello September

I need to be more welcoming of a new month rather than complaining in shock at the speed of how fast it arrived. When it comes to online ordering, I want it ASAP (Amazon Prime I blame you), when it comes to ordering Uber/Lyft yes I would prefer the sooner the better depending on the time I have, when I’m waiting on others like medical results or calls from the Dr’s office, yes I want it yesterday. When I’m waiting on others to do their jobs, because it directly affects my life and the lives of my loved ones, it drives me crazy!  I’m left with that feeling when you are placed on hold for a while and you feel like the person on the other line is probably going to forget about you and not come back so you hang up and call back only to not get the option to speak to a live person.  It’s that lost chance of hope.

Why is it that I feel overwhelmed by the speed of how fast the days go by? Maybe it’s because I feel as if I’m losing track of my time, my responsibilities, my goals, my dreams, and most importantly my mind! Well, I need to just remind myself to stop and take a breath. What’s the saying stop and smell the roses? Well, I have no sense of smell so that doesn’t work for me but I can see the roses. I can see and reflect on what is now and what is present. Concentrate on the milestones no matter how small or big they are. I’ve noticed recently when I have been picked up by Lyft, the most often question I get right off the bat is so how is your day? I often say so far so good because you picked me up.

In addition to my planner and calendar on my email, I recently downloaded a To-do List app to help me keep track of things and for reminders. I honestly thought I would hate it, but I’m actually enjoying it because it helps me to see that I’ve completed tasks and it helps me feel a sense of accomplishment. How about I focus on what I can control? The things I define as priorities in my life, the people I surround myself with, and the things I put all my heart and energy into. That’s what matters most and the rest will fall into place in due time.