The Best of Yourself

Hey there.

Hope you're having a great Monday. I am!

I'm doing the same thing I've been doing every day for the past 2 weeks (and intend to continue to do for the next 2 months) - sitting in my make-shift writing office and getting a project done.

I'm excited about it. It's called, "The Resolution For Women," and will be released in September in conjunction with a new movie titled, "Courageous." The book will encourage women to make some courageous resolutions that will enrich their lives - and ultimately the lives of those that they love.

One of these resolutions is the focus of my writing today and tomorrow. I thought I'd throw out its theme to you - my blog family - and see what your thoughts are.This particular resolution is centered around encouraging women to devote the best of themselves, in their time and talents, to the current season of their lives.

It's so easy for us to feel like we were at our best "then," or will be able to give our best "later," when things are different. All the while, our current season goes unattended. We don't bring our "A" game, in our time or our gifts, to the current roles of our life.

OR.  . .

We are so overwhelmed trying to balance a schedule and lifestyle that is entirely too busy - that we are too exhausted to give our best.

I'm curious to know what, if anything, keeps you from giving the best of your time and talents to the current season of your life?

Secondly, in order to give our best we have to BE at our best! This means that our bodies can't be fatigued and unhealthy, abused and mistreated, and still have anything to offer others. We also cannot neglect to hone our skills and gifts or mental growth. We have to believe we are worth developing and taking time for.

I'm hearing from some of my friends that if they cut out things from their lives in order to be able to prioritize was really matters in this season, they are usually cutting out things that are "for them" (girl time, quiet time, exercise, etc).

So my next question for you is this: How can a woman find a balance between taking time for good "self-care" (which is important) but still focus on the priorities that the Lord has given her for this season in her life? How can we keep from feeling guilty for taking much needed time for us?

Or. . .

Do you think that taking time for yourself is a selfish luxury that busy women like us (wives, moms, career women,) cannot afford?

Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

Bless you today!
Priscilla