My Social Media-less Life

How often do you say “no” to things that would interfere with your goals?

That question of the day seems to be convicting no matter which way I come at it, but the way it got me was probably different than the way most people would see it.

For me, the problem isn’t saying no to things that interfere with my goals, but what do I say no to that would further my goals?

As I write this, I am currently avoiding what has now become a small mountain range of clothes in my room, as well as putting off some very fun side-quests because they also involve cleaning my room. In fact, I have started avoiding my room altogether unless it’s to sleep and with the dreams I’ve had the last few nights, maybe I should have just done my chores when I had the chance.

Doing everyday tasks like chores probably seems like something that would interfere with people’s grand plans to take over the world, but what I notice as I get older is, those mundane tasks prepare you for the hardships that come with your great ideas.

For example…

I’m about to quit cleaning, a job I’ve had for 12 years and have worked as my own boss for 9 of those years. The first thing I thought when the Lord directed me to do Lyft for a time was, Am I motivated enough to actually leave the house when it’s time to work?

Did I mention I’ve worked for myself for the last 9 years? And as every single one of my clients (and my own mother) can attest, I wasn’t always on time, but I always showed up, I always did the job and I always did it well.

To bring it back to my chores… I hate doing them. Always have. However, my life is a lot less noisy when I can hang out in my room and I’m not so concerned about my clothes getting wrinkly. Plus I sleep WAY better.

So do I say no to things that would interfere with my goals? More than I say yes to things that would help me accomplish those same goals faster.

What about you? Do you say no to things that help or hinder your goals?