Distractions

Distractions are everywhere.  They keep us from doing the things we were created and meant to do in this world.  They come in all shapes and sizes, from hobbies that take over our lives, to video games, to social media, television, even families can be used as a crux and distraction from us pursuing our calling.

It can be very challenging to pull ourselves away from the distractions.

If you feel like you are being overwhelmed with distractions, take a few hours sometime this week to get by yourself.  You may have to get up really early in the morning before the kids, or blot out a few hours from your weekend, however, you do it, take a few hours.  Don’t your phone, don’t have a tablet or computer.  No television or music allowed.

Get a notebook.  You know one of those things that is bound and has pages in it to write on.  Get a cup of coffee or tea, or whatever you enjoying sipping on and just think about the things you love.

Make a list of all the things you love to do, maybe they are things you haven’t done in ages.

Once you are done with your list, pick a few of the top ones. Then plan how you are going to do get involved in at least one of those the next week.  Right down specifics, including when you are going to do it, what you’ll need, etc.  Continue to do this each week.

A few hours each week. The second week reevaluate your list, you’ll probably find you have thought of more things to add, or creative ways to do the things on  your list.

Get free from distractions and start being in control of your life again.