Sleep So you can get MORE Done!

I want to be organized  - eat healthier - get rid of clutter - spend time with my family ~ you know all the things we women have floating in our heads.  About six years ago I felt like I was caught in a trap - I wanted so much but my reality was something like this - I want to cook but that requires going to the grocery store - well that would require clean clothes for myself and children - well that would mean going to the store to get detergent - and before we go to the store I should eat so I don't spend more money - SEE? crazy trap!

And every thought went that way - just couldn't find the beginning or end of any task and nothing got done.  Couldn't see how to get through - so Nothing got accomplished - leading to more negative feelings and frustration - which was more reasons I couldn't get anything done.  After watching the failures build up I realized I couldn't do it on my own.  Hmm why didn't I realize that sooner. 

On my knees explaining excuses for why I couldn't get housework, shopping, laundry, cooking etc done I clearly heard God say I needed to rest.  I was sure He didn't understand.  I was asking how to get more done - REST?  REST?  Who had time to rest?  I had Stuff that needed to be done and all God could give me was verses about slumber, rest and sleep?

Well it took a bit ~ but eventually I heard Him - I needed to Rest!  So I decided I would sleep at least Six hours a night - Maybe 7.  I announced my new bedtime.  I started sleeping and I was able to think more clearly. 

So Now I will tell you - Yes you NEED to get to A Million things - but don't forget to sleep.  Rest - give your mind and body a chance to energize and repair.  Decide on a bedtime and follow through.  Try to get to bed and wake up at the same time every day.  By getting enough sleep you can get More done.

Comments

[Kirsten]

YES! We, as mothers and wives, need to take care of ourselves in order to care for our homes and family! We need rest in order to stay healthy, and think clearly. Thank you Janet for the reminder. I need to get on a better sleep schedule so our day does not start so late.

[Janet Martin]

I always start back here when we get off schedule - so important. Those late starts can surely take steal a day fast. The thought of the day starting the evening before - at Sundown helps me sometimes.