One day at a time....

"Don't live in the events of the past, or the promise of the future. Live in today."
I often find myself making it through the day only because I think of all the things I WANT to do, all the things I COULD do and all things I know are going to happen.
I called my Mary-Kay hot line last night and Irene gave this advice to all of us. Focus on now. Get it done now. It was incredibly inspiring and moving.
Not only do I want to apply this advice to my Mary-Kay business, but to every aspect of my life. I'm a world champion procrastinator, and I always feel so down when I do that. When I get things done right away, get them over with, I always feel so much better and so much more accomplished. Why not give myself that feeling at every opportunity by seizing every moment and doing the things I know I need to do? They have to be done eventually, and there is no better time then the present!
So today, i'm giving my notice at the paper. My last day will be June 19. I will build my Mary-Kay business and I will do everything I can to give women the tools to build the confidence they need to be successful and productive. Mary-Kay is not just about slathering on some make-up. It's about feeling good in your skin. Women don't need make-up to feel good about themselves. Everyone knows that. However, I've never heard anyone complain about clear complexion and even skin tones! I've never heard a complaint about soft skin and smooth hands. The first step to feeling great in your skin, is to take care of your skin and ensure you have great skin!!
Today, I will get on the internet and I will research until I find two belly dances for Dr. Durhams party, and I will research some more until I find a Spanish guitarist for the same party. I will also call Dr. Durham and I will buy ink for his printer and I will meet with him tonight and we will research grants until there is nothing left to research. I will not be sluggish about it, I will not complain about it and I WILL have the confidence to accomplish any task he may ask of me.
And when the day is done, I might even manage to do a load of laundry. There is so much to be done in a day, let me not waste it thinking about what I want to do, or could do or will do tomorrow. I will use every ounce of potential I posses. I will do this....or maybe I'll do it tomorrow.