W3llness Jess

I got a revelation from God recently. I have always struggled with guilt and feelings of inadequacy. I was trying to get closer to God while dragging this weighty baggage. Each step meant that I was closer to His light which revealed my filth. With guilt piling on top of more guilt, I came to the point of being unable to take another step forward. It was at my breaking point that God imparted His wisdom; "Get out of the way of the trash".

I was floored. It was a clear voice, but it took me a moment to realize what He was saying. God was trying to deep clean my inner being and I was standing in the way! Instead of allowing God to throw out the bad to create a new being in me, I was holding on to it, as if the filth could make me cleaner. It was the equivalent of me standing in the trashcan and crying when I got trash thrown at me. I still struggle with these thoughts, but this imagery is what I have been leaning on to help me walk righteously and away from the path of trash!

There was one key tip that I left off from that list. I kind of face palmed when I realized I had forgotten the most important one! (At least in my opinion) However, I figured it was probably too good to just list it with others. The most powerful wisdom I got from doing all the training videos was this: have a growth mindset. It kind of goes with the expression that I did include about “whether you believe you can or cannot, either way you’re correct.” If we believe that we can never change for the better, we will never try to reach our potential. No amount of knowledge, skill, or talent will be enough for a mind set on throwing in the towel, so to speak. This concept is based in hope and faith. How do we cultivate such things? I believe by renewing our minds everyday with God’s truth and love to drown out our inner critic.

So I have been watching/listening to training videos for work. Here are some some words of wisdom that I found insightful/stuck out to me. 

Start off your day by doing the thing you dread doing. That way it won’t loom over your head the whole day!

If you are indecisive on two options which are equally promising, flip a coin. If you did not like the results, choose the other option-that’s the one you really want! (and more importantly-just choose something!)

You only fail by not trying. If that dream didn’t work out, now you know that it didn’t and you can move on. If you never try, you’ll never move on.

Never judge an idea when you’re brainstorming. You first have to get it all out of your system. Be creative! You can worry about practicality later.

Success is NOT the same thing as having a lot of money (we all need to be reminded of that!)

When you are working from home, it is important to set ground rules for the people you live with. Enforce these rules.

You cannot stop all interruptions or distractions-but you can minimize them!

When doing a task, try to group similar tasks together (for example, sort mail at your desk before wiping it down). It helps to have a task trigger another task.

Set priorities when you are making a to-do list, especially if you get intimated by them. At maximum, have 3 top priorities and several lesser priorities. 

If the task takes a few moments to do, it is not worth jotting it down, simply go and do it.

Whether you believe you can or cannot, either way you’re correct.

TAKE BREAKS! Seriously, we are not machines. We can’t give 100% all the time. If we take breaks, we prevent crashing and other mental health issues. 

“You are trying to fill a cup that’s already full.”

This reminded me of when Jesus said that new wine should not be put into an old wine skin (container). I’ve been filling myself with other things before God when He should be my first and only.

If you’re stuggling, I hope this wisdom can comfort you. Talk to God; He hears, heals, and directs your path.

It’s been too long but I’ve summed up the courage to start blogging again. It is a shame since I always felt more grounded after venting, and yet, I rarely make the time to do it!

I have so much to say but I’ll start with something I’m now struggling with-decluttering. Not only physically in my room but also mentally. I have grown up poor so I always wanted what I couldn’t have. Now, as an adult with income, I accepted the consumer mindset. I got things that I thought/was led to believe that I wanted/needed. Not only did I have an unhealthy mindset of new items, but old ones as well. Even if the item was worn and torn, I’d still keep it-just incase!

Now I wouldn’t say I became a hoarder, but I was heading down that path. This all came to a head recently by “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday/week” deals. But as I looked at what was on sale, I realized that I didn’t need any of it! I have makeup, a laptop, a tablet, shoes, clothes, headphones etc. I didn’t need the new when what I have now is enough. What better deal than to spend zero dollars on something you didn’t actually need!

With this newfound revelation and the incentive to get my items organized before I move out, I am working my way through the clutter. I have made so much progress that I feel like I can physically breath better whenever I am in my room. I also find joy in donating my excess knowing that it’ll bring someone else joy.