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I can't stress enough on the importance of routine. If I didn't have some sort of structure to my day, I don't think I could get through it efficiently or effectively. The fact is, I'm not a child anymore. I can't ignore the clock as if time doesn't matter. I often miss the days when I only sought a clock to see if the school bell was about to ring, or if it was getting too close to my bedtime. Nowadays, I feel as if I'm racing the clock, and I have to be careful not to see time as an enemy because time is really a friend when you think about it.
Sometimes, my day can be so overwhelming that I have to take a time out, and put into perspective the things that I'm thankful for. One thing that almost always comes to mind is time. Every day that I wake up is a blessing from God. I can't think of a more wonderful blessing than having the time to spend with my family. If I'm not careful, the entire day can expire in my race to get things done, and I will forget to be appreciative of this. This is why routine is important.
Let's face the facts, work has to get done, children have to be fed, and deadlines won't budge. When your schedule is packed, and it doesn't seem as though there is enough time in a day, make a list of the things that must get done, and then set a time to do them each day.
Commitment is key here! You must stick to the routine.
When the really important things are done, your day won't feel as stressful, and it will be easier to tackle the less crucial things that you want to get done. More importantly, you won't turn into a monster and take your stress out on your family and friends. You'll even find that you have more time to reflect on what's really important in your life, and where your priorities should be in reference to time.
There are certain things (besides work) that a person MUST take time to do each day, and those things may be different for different people, but for me, it's prayer, reading God's word, and quality time with my family. If I can't make time for those, then I don't have my priorities in the right order.
Do you have a daily routine? What important things do you take time for?
