Dr. Norris Chumley Satisfied Life

Only Do What You Can

Saturday December 20, 2008

There is only so much you can do well. You may want to be perfect, or do everything in the whole wide world, but alas--there are limits.

Since there are only 24 hours in a day, don't try to do 48 hours worth between morning and night. Since you are good at certain things, don't try to do what you don't do well.

Consider giving up (wherever you can) doing things you don't want to do at all. Since Rome wasn't built in one day, take several. You didn't gain all of your extra weight suddenly--it took time.

Take time to change. It might take years to find the best weight and health, but take your time and do it only "one day at a time," or one minute at a time.
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Comments
Coriana
December 27, 2008 9:32 AM

Very good points & I needed to be reminded. Thanks

Your Name
December 27, 2008 2:45 PM

One day at a time, sometimes I need to take one minute at a time...I appreciate the suggestion to prioritize my schedule. Yesterday, I made time to exercise (mainly moving) and I felt much better. So I think that I may make that a new priority. God bless you all.

P J
December 27, 2008 2:46 PM

Amen.
Perfectionism is a curse and
Multi-tasking is a myth.

The stress of trying to do too much isn't healthy and causes the use of unhealthy stress relievers.

Patricia
December 27, 2008 3:04 PM

Thank You so much for the help you give. Today e-mail help me understand that I'm not alone.

Greg
December 30, 2008 4:11 PM

Whew! That's a load off my agenda.

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About Dr. Norris Chumley Satisfied Life

Dr. Norris J. Chumley is a doctor of theology and the arts, and has lost 160 pounds and maintained it over 16 years with God's help. The author/host of "The Joy of Weight Loss: a Spiritual Guide to Easy Fitness," and many TV programs and DVD's, including "Spiritual Guide to Weight Loss" and "30 Days to Spiritual Well Being," Dr. Norris also does private consultations, leads workshops and lectures nationally. He has been a featured Beliefnet daily columnist and contributing editor for many years.


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