Accomplishment is a Privilege

As I move along through this wild ride they call pregnancy, I am starting to realize how hard it is to do all the things we need to do to be accomplished: cooking, cleaning, exercise, working, marking things off of my to-do list. I've started to realize that getting older, becoming a wife, being pregnant, etc. is making me more aware of just how important it is to get things accomplished. So, I had this chat with a friend and I came to the conclusion that all these things are really a PRIVILEGE. I mean, who likes cleaning and putting all the effort into cooking??? It's hard to get it all done! But I have found {and only - admittedly - recently} that I really enjoy these "privileges". Because, let's face it, who wants to live in an unclean house? What husband wouldn't be happy about a home-cooked meal? What compares to the sense of feeling accomplished? I find not much else gives me such wonderful satisfaction.

This is no new discovery, I know; but until you make the commitment to being accomplished, you will have a very hard time in  your day-to-day life. Feeling overwhelmed causes fear, anxiety, unnecessary stress, haggardness, sleep deprivation, and laziness {in my personal opinion}. Why feel any of this if you don't have to!? To solve this not-so-difficult equation is simple....

• MAKE THE COMMITMENT -- This is the hardest part... You have to WANT to do this. It's something you will want to instill in your children {if not now, then one day} and it's also something we are called to do as women {also a privilege}! Recalling some bible verses? "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future." {Proverbs 31:25}. Men if you're reading this you are NOT exempt!
• Set goals -- Goals are great because {speaking of feeling accomplished} they set a standard for whatever it is your are trying to achieve. Set long-term goals and short-term goals and what you need to do to get them done!
• Prioritize these goals -- Let's face it, cleaning the baseboards may not be as important as doing your hubby's laundry or preplanning your week of meals,  so rearrange your goals and make sure you are getting done what you should be getting done in order of importance {daily}.
• Make lists accordingly -- Once your goals are in order, start making lists of what you would like to accomplish daily. Whether it's written out or on your phone, make them! Marking things off IS SO MUCH FUN! Include the most important things for that day and don't freak out if you don't get it done that day! There is always tomorrow.
• GET TO WORK! -- Start getting things done! If you can delegate chores or things on your to-do list, then do it! If that is not an option, just start at the top! {This is why you have prioritized, see!} 
• Take pride in your accomplishments -- Cooking an excellent meal feels great! Having your husband or significant other admire a clean home is so rewarding! Losing an inch off of your waist is beyond exciting! So, take pride in your things and your health... you will feel so good once you have. And you know that old saying, that one good act leads to another??? IT'S TRUE!