A new (yet all-too-familiar) problem has reared its ugly head in my life: Not-enough-time-itis.
I’m one of those people that gets all fired up when I’m working on something I really love. That includes my site(s), blog(s), information products…not to mention my “regular work”.
One thing I keep learning the hard way: there must be balance. I cannot work 14 hours a day and still expect to have clear focus and abundant motivation. I cannot do everything at once, no matter how badly I might want to.
The solution seems easy enough: focus on one thing until it’s finished, then move on to something else. HA! Easier said than done. First, many of my projects and jobs have no “finish” point. They are ongoing. These are things I’m very passionate about, and I don’t want them to have an ending. Then there are the things that DO have an ending, but I struggle to squeeze them in with all the other stuff I do regularly.
Ah, I just uttered a key word there: squeeze.
How much cr@p can you s-q-u-e-e-z-e into a bag before it bursts? And how much pressure builds up before it really does burst? Do I really want to live my life under that kind of pressure? NO!
So, the answer is clear: simplify.
It’s a matter of focusing on what I TRULY LOVE most of the time, and minimizing the rest so that it becomes more manageable. That doesn’t mean I have to completely give up on the extra stuff; I just need to clarify what is most important to me and act accordingly most of the time.
Another important answer: lower expectations.
I’ve noticed something interesting about myself. I just can’t wait to see the end result of whatever I’m working on, so I go full steam ahead and can’t even enjoy it because I’m too burned out!
There is no joy in finishing if you can’t enjoy the journey. I need to keep in mind the benefits of moderation, and stick to a slower pace. The finish line will still be there, even if I pause to admire the scenery along the way! 
So - the point of this blog is: have you lost your sense of direction? Do you have goals you are working toward but keep finding yourself tied up in knots in the process? Or have you completely lost your sense of direction and don’t even know where you want to go?
Do these 3 things:
1) Breathe. Pause for a few moments and get your bearings.
2) Clarify. What do you REALLY want? Where do you want to go?
3) Simplify. Choose a few key action steps that will move you in the direction of what you want. Don’t try to do it all overnight. Don’t try to force yourself to stick to an unreasonable schedule. Just move one step at a time toward what you want.
Feel better? I do. 
P.S. I’ve just finished adding some new e-courses and ebooks to Wings for the Heart.
There are 2 new ebooks, one on the Law of Attraction and one on Goal-Setting. Both of them are very good! Get them here: Free Motivational Ebooks
I’ve also added 4 new e-courses (totally free!). One each on the Law of Attraction, Aging, Manifesting Your Heart’s Desire, and Time Management. See them here: Free Email Courses
I guess it’s true that happiness is doing what you love. After spending a few hours reading these ebooks and exploring the e-courses, I really DO feel better. Like I’ve gotten back on track somehow - but in a much more gentle, peaceful way. YES…
Wendy
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