Help For the Overwhelmed

I can't take credit for this post because it was the inspired feeling I felt when I read Ashley Benjamen's blog post about feeling overwhelmed and needing to sort out priorities that made me decide to write it.

I know a lot of us are feeling overwhelmed with school already and it's only day three!

My emotions have been so up and down the past couple days of school. I was excited to start my new Communicative Disorders classes, overwhelmed by my new work load, and I have just felt like something hasn't been quite right.

After reading Ashley's post and reading a talk by Elder Ballard about focusing on priorities (read it!), I feel so much better. It put things back into perspective for me.

I haven't spent enough time making sure I put the Lord first. Everything else falls into place when I remember to put him first.

He is with me in everything I do when I spend time with him each day.

Elder Ballard gave these six suggestions for prioritizing our time.

1-Think about your life and your priorities always keeping in mind the covenants you have made with the Lord as you write down your daily schedule.

2-Set short term goals that you are able to attain and pray about what these goals should be.

3-Create a wise budget for yourself to ensure that your needs are met and wants don't trump needs.

4-Stay close to family and friends. Honest, open communication with the people you are close to brings happiness into life and creates a good support system.

5-Study the scriptures. There have been many times in my life where turning to the scriptures brought a comfort and peace into my life that I couldn't get from anywhere else.

6-Pray. That lifeline is so important! Talk to your Father in Heaven. He loves you and he wants to help you.

This talk has really helped me refocus my goals and priorities for this semester.

I know I am feeling better already and I hope you are to!

Good luck with school!!!


On a side note....my engagement pictures are done!
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