womens interest's - Blog - The Oracle Mag2024-03-28T11:09:43Zhttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/womens+interest%27sDaily Devotional: Suggestions for a More Disciplined Lifehttps://www.theoraclemag.com/profiles/blogs/daily-devotional-252021-12-01T17:41:59.000Z2021-12-01T17:41:59.000ZPrince Malachi The Firsthttps://www.theoraclemag.com/members/Malachi<div><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/9868430463?profile=RESIZE_400x&width=400"></div><div><p><em>by <a href="http://www.faithwriters.com/member-profile.php?id=10154" target="_blank">Jessica Gerald</a> </em></p>
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<p>One day, as I was thinking of some different areas that frustrated me about my life, I came to a startling conclusion. Many of my so-called problems were simply a lack of self-discipline. I made a little list of improvements to incorporate. Maybe something here will help you, too. These may seem<br />
oversimplified, but sometimes I need to get back to simplicity!<br />
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<span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>1. Regular Bedtime and Wake-up time.</strong></span><br />
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When I work during the week, I am forced to comply with this. But as a teacher,<br />
being home for the summers, it gets a little out of control. The first thing I<br />
know, I'm up till 3:00 in the morning on the computer and sleeping till noon.<br />
Then I'm frustrated because the cool early morning hours are gone, and I'm doing<br />
laundry and housework late into the evening.<br />
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<span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>2. A Healthy Eating and Exercise Plan</strong></span><br />
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Make sure you check with your doctor on this one. A lot of times we just need to<br />
have some self-control when it comes to these issues. But it will make a huge<br />
difference in how you feel and function.<br />
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<span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>3. A Prioritized To-Do List</strong></span><br />
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It always helps me to start the day with a written list. It keeps me focused,<br />
helps me to prioritize, and gives me the satisfaction of seeing what I've<br />
accomplished. When I don't make a list, I tend to waste a lot of time in the<br />
day.<br />
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<span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>4. Don't Procrastinate</strong></span><br />
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Here's a biggie. How often have you moped around doing everything but a certain<br />
chore you had looming over you? You simply didn't want to do it. I've done that<br />
many times. What helps me is to admit to myself that I don't want to run that errand, take care of that business matter, or do that dirty job. So I just make<br />
up my mind to do it first and get it out of the way. Then it's done, and you<br />
have the peace of mind that it is behind you.<br />
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<span style="font-size:12pt;"><strong>5. Start the Day with Prayer</strong></span><br />
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Personally, when I start the day with prayer and Bible reading, the whole day<br />
goes better. I have the peace of mind that my family is under God's protective<br />
covering, and the day has begun with guidance from Him.<br />
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As a teacher, and as a parent, I'm always impressing the need for<br />
self-discipline on the youth I mentor every day. It's time I applied those<br />
principles to myself.</p>
<p><em>Jessica Gerald has been an elementary school teacher for over thirty years, and is the publisher of the website <a href="http://www.oldfashionedhomemaking.com/" target="_blank">http://www.oldfashionedhomemaking.com</a>.</em></p>
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