Journaling Assignment # 10: What's Working And What Isn't?

The first thing that came to my thinking after I saw the topic for this assignment was, What isn't working? That would be the common reaction for me.

The medicine that I was taking for my allergies isn't working. I had to find another one that will do the job. My voice is better.

Here is some of what the assignment is about. I'm using what's in my assignment sheet. I'm using the word us instead of you.

As for this assignment for this week, we are to define and contrast what is working in our lives and what is not. We need to take a look at the activities, relationships, ideas, pursuits, and experiences and etc. that bring us joy and happiness. And than line them up against those that bring us down and leave us unfulfilled or provide little benefit.

Here's The First Step:
To uncover the things that are not working in our lives and explain why they aren't working and what the effect is on us.

Considering the relationships in our lives and look at the elements in those relationships that leave us feeling sad, mad, frustrated or tried. Why is that?

Take a look at our productivity. Why don't we accomplish more? What is standing in our way? What is bogging us down?

Examine our physical surroundings, our time management and the activities that we are busy with - figure out what about those things we  are not satisfied with.

The Next Step:
Notice all the thing in our lives that are working. Our jobs...to discover the pieces of our lives that are truly fulfilling. What systems in our lives are working? Which parts of our relationships make us feel wonderful? Why is that? Consider the things that we do during the day. What brings us a sense of accomplish? When do we feel most confident?

Now that we have identified what scenarios are not working, for us it is important that we take action to make eliminate, change or simplify the things that are not working and expand the things that are. Our goal is engage in activities, relationships and pursuits that bring happiness into our life.

Some Of My Thoughts:
This is an interesting assignment. I'm needing to sit down and ponder this one. I will tackle this assignment.

May we take a look at the things in our lives that are working. May we see the good in the things in our lives. May we learn from what's not working. May God grant us the wisdom to do what is right. Amen!

Thanks for reading!
What's Working And What Isn't?

Staying On The Journey,
Susan