Comments on: How to Stay Organized | Tips for Living Out Your Priorities Every Day

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 22:08:19 +0000

In reply to Susan.

Susan,
Thank you so much for your kind comment! Our time is the most precious thing we have to give, and managing it will is no joke! I am so unworthy, but yet grateful, that the Lord used me as His vessel in speaking truth to you! It speaks so well of you that you were ready to receive it! Dishwasher/Tea – I love it! Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Blessings! xoxo Suzy

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 21:38:33 +0000

Suzy, I cannot tell you how grateful I am that you threw down the gauntlet of an idea that being late is stealing someone else’s time. That is a distinct perspective I wish I had encountered so much earlier in my life (and that so many who have known me would likewise wish!). Although I have always struggled with tardiness and had somewhat lately renewed my efforts to combat it, that stark idea and understanding has hit me like such a bolt of lightning – in a way that thunder had not been able to do – that I find I can no longer go forward the way I have before. Your simple statement has made a very real, very positive difference for me and for those with whom I interact. I was ready to hear, and God inspired you to speak. Thank you for listening to Him.
On a lighter note, a dishwasher can be emptied in only 3 to 5 minutes, which just happens to be the time it takes to steep the reward of a lovely cup of tea! (That amount of time is also usually sufficient to sort through the day’s mail, after which one can enjoy said cup of tea while perusing the favorite catalog that arrived, or to wash that sink full of dishes!) Cheers!

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:42:41 +0000

In reply to Kellie.

Hi Kellie!
Thanks so much for your comment and I’m so glad you enjoyed the post! You’re right, keeping up with our household is a never-ending challenge, for sure! I’ll give your ideas some serious thought! Thank you so much! xoxo Suzy

By: Kellie

Kellie — Thu, 24 Jan 2019 18:17:15 +0000

Suzy,
I enjoyed this post! I would like to hear more about how you run your household and keep up with those things in your home. Even though the kids are gone, this still seems to be a never ending challenge.
I would also like to hear more about ways to use those “little minutes.”
Thanks as always for your informative posts!

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:46:11 +0000

In reply to Teri.

Teri,
I’m so glad you think so. I think if we really understand that, it goes a long way toward helping us be good stewards of our time and look at wisely! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment! xoxo Suzy

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 12:44:50 +0000

In reply to martha.

Martha,
You are so right! If our health goes, the list goes out the window! Especially as we age, health needs to move higher up the list of non-negotiables. I’m so happy you liked the post! Thank you so much for reading and for leaving a comment. This is something we all struggle with, for sure. Thanks so much for reading and commenting! xoxo Suzy

By: Teri

Teri — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 02:32:02 +0000

Understanding the “Commodity of Time” is probably the most important part of this post. Thank you!

By: martha

martha — Sat, 12 Jan 2019 01:51:46 +0000

Thanks for good ideas in this post! I especially like your idea of being honest with ourselves and making a non-negotiable list. Sometimes my Today list looks really great, right up until the end of the day when I see not much really got done, it just looked good! And, I like the reminder to “build each day the night before.” I do believe health has to be way up there, if it goes, so does the list! ????

By: EmptyNestBlessed

EmptyNestBlessed — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 18:58:24 +0000

In reply to Suzanne.

Suzanne,
You are so sweet! I hope you find it a rewarding exercise! I kind of do it mentally every single day just to hold myself accountable! Have a wonderful weekend and thanks so much for your comment! xoxo Suzy

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 18:48:47 +0000

Thank you for this great advice. I really needed this post and appreciate you sharing what works for you. I like the idea of identifying non-negotiables and plan on doing this for myself. I am also going to follow your advice and make a list of my current priorities based on how I am investing my time and another aspirational/goal list of how to spend my time more reflective of my true priorities. Sounds like I have some soul searching to do this weekend! 🙂