What I Can Control
God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
I can control…
- What my “story” is
- What my values and goals will be
- How well I plan my career and life in general
- Who my friends are
- If I “make my day” by planning it the night before
- When I get up every day
- What I do first thing when I get up
- If I choose to exercise or meditate or both
- If I connect with my family and tell them I love them
- What I do on the way to work
- When I arrive at work
- How I “show up”
- What I will get done that day
- How many hours I will spend at work
- If I will take breaks for rest and recuperation
- If I will write a thank you note today
- If I will stop doing low value, meaningless work
- How much caffeine I will consume
- If I do drugs, smoke or consume alcohol
- What I eat
- How often I exercise
- How I treat others
- How I treat myself
- Where I spend my free time
- My belief in myself
- How much I laugh
- How much time I spend on my own pity parties
- If I allow myself to get distracted from my goals
- If I procrastinate or make excuses
- If I take full responsibility for my life
There is much we can control! I am sure you can add to this list. Spend your time there. Stop worrying about those things you can’t control…including other people. Amen.
