Christopher's Meanderings

I have continued to write everyday, but some of that writing is now in my journal instead of on the blog as it seemed a better venue. However, I wanted to share something I have been thinking about- goals.  There are a number of goals I made when I was a younger person. I am a different person than when I made those goals, and the world has changed considerably since then too. Some have been postponed and others have altered.  There are a few goals which have persisted for years though. Rather than share those goals, I thought I would share some of the things which have kept me on track with both the accomplished and long-standing goals.  Motivation, or the "why," must be present for a goal to have any staying power.  Here, I am talking about how a goal is carried out on a daily basis. What makes you get out of bed?  Personally, I struggle with depression and there are times when I could just lay down and never get up. However, I know how good I ...

My job requires me to work almost everyday of the week because of the type of work.   Today, I only had a few minutes of work, and I relished the small amount after how last week felt. On reflection, I was reminded how important a little bit of rest can be. Here's a quick reminder of why rest is important: 1. Rest allows us to focus. We can better do the things we need to do and stay on task when we take time to rest. Without rest, we can't learn and create new memories. 2. Rest gives us space to make the right decisions. When we are hurried and tired, we make poor decisions. Rest gives us the mental and spiritual space to make better and better informed decisions.   3. Rest is healthy. Sleep is an important part of rest, don't leave it out. It helps you have a healthier heart.   and It might help stave off things like Alzheimer's later in life. 4. Rest allows us to work better. Most of us want to be more productive at work. Productivity can be a k...