Self Mastery

I have realized this week that if I don't have a purpose or an event that I am preparing for then I really srtugle to stick to new habits. I mentioned dietary habits in this weeks discussion board. I believe it would also be easier if I wasn't married or had children. Ha ha... My husband is a great cook with a terrible sweet tooth and after I smell what he creates I am a goner. Also, I eat when I'm stressed. If I don't have a back up plan already decided upon when I'm stressed then I cave and fall back on old habit.

This is especially true when I'm stressed and trying to deal with my kids, specifically my eight year old. He's a wonderful kid but boy does he have a hard time helping out with the family chores, or anything work related and he's slippery! When I can tell my temper starts flaring I have a really hard time remembering what my new habit is. Or, if it doesn't start working with him right away it is exceptionally difficult for me to stay in control the way I'd like to be.

So, I'm working on self mastery. I think I will try to improve on one of these problems mentioned this weekend. I'm home alone with the kiddos as my hubby's out of town and I get to run solo. It will be a good test to see how I do since I can't leave the room as easily and let my husband take over when I start loosing it. Tonight did not go as well as I'd hoped but I  was able to hold my tongue when I really wanted to yell at him and spoke with a softer and hopefully more loving tone. Progress.

Family is important as I have mentioned above. It is important to make rules and guidelines with work so that you make sure and schedule time with your family. Even if it is, stop work at 5 o'clock at least four times a week night and eat dinner with the family. You only have a family once and children grow so fast. It's a shame to miss it. Besides, we were put here on this earth for our progression and to help others progress and find their way back home. Our family should be our first priority. Feeding them is also a priority so make some money and be home for dinner. :)

Another important point is to never cross the line; not even once. If you never cross it the first time there can't be a second. The more you cross it the easier and easier it is to rationalize and compromise. I have a purpose and those types of decisions do not help me get to where I want to be. They are in the opposite direction.

Be true to who you are. I am a daughter of my Heavenly Father who loves me and I love him. What do I stand for and what was I put on this earth to do? I stand for honesty, and integrity. I'm loyal and accountable. I'll tell you how it is regarding business. At least if I know what I'm talking about. Otherwise I do what I'm told. What was I put on this earth to do? I'm still working on this question. I'm a mother and wife first of all. But what am I after that? ????... What IS my purpose?  More pondering and prayer is needed.