Comments on: Beyond the To-Do List

By: I caved… and made a schedule « Hope Road

I caved… and made a schedule « Hope Road — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:42:11 +0000

[...] no secret that I like lists, routines, and organization. But I’ve never made myself a daily schedule since I’ve [...]

By: Steph S

Steph S — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:26:35 +0000

I love how you “reframe” the idea that work can be relaxing…! It seems like when we put the things we dislike into a new perspective, they become something new to us – and the potential to actually like them increases.
I think maybe if you “reframe” your view of your own personality traits that you call perfectionism, it might offer some new ideas…for instance, if you think of your obsessive list-making (to which I can *totally* relate, haha) as a unique gift from God that he expects you to use to glorify him…well…that might ease your anxiety about it. It sounds like you feel a little guilty for the way you are, and while we are all sinners, we are also all gifted by our Creator to honor him in different ways. I know you are worried that you might cross over into the line of legalism…but I think every one of us who is feeling like we are more “Martha” than “Mary” shouldn’t worry so much about whether we are right or wrong in the way we create and keep our homes. If we do all to the glory of God, it will all come out in the wash at the end of the day (no pun intended).
Maybe put “Glorify God” at the top of your to-do list…?

By: La.

La. — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:32:10 +0000

I created an intentional planner, I think you blogged about this a bit ago and it has truly helped me. I don’t feel anxious because when you put Christ first there really is a time for everything. I’ve found it HUGELY helpful!

By: Danielle

Danielle — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:05:27 +0000

You sound so much like me! I totally understand!!

By: Joanna

Joanna — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:49:36 +0000

There is nothing wrong with lists! I tell Josh I have to put EVERYTHING on a list so I know what I have accomplished. (otherwise I forget and think I haven’t done anything all day, even when I have) Showers, naps, and eating are all on the list too

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:11:33 +0000

Sounds good! Can’t wait to talk to you!

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:11:15 +0000

Thank you, Traci!

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:10:35 +0000

You’re sweet, sister! <3

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:10:04 +0000

I’ve been hesitant to admit these feelings, too… I just felt like I had to get them out. And yet again I discover that I am not the only one who feels this way! Thanks for being encouraging.

By: Anna

Anna — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:09:23 +0000

That’s such an interesting perspective. It is funny how we all have different struggles. For you, those “fun” homemaking things ARE relaxing. But that’s where I want to be!