The Next Step

Heyo,

So I am not a planner. I swear. I know I talk about it a lot on here. Productivity. Planning.

Maybe I have started planning more, but I haven't actually gotten more done...so is planning a waste of time?

<Cue crisis>

<Melissa leaves that train of thought, because that is so NOT the topic of this blog>

<Continues on with courage>

When planning. I get caught up in anxiety sometimes. How am I supposed to study, and prep paperwork, have Bible study, be a supportive family member, sleep, have fun (hah) and generally be a nice person? (Maybe this isn't a lot to do for most people, sorry. For me it is) Everything sounds good in theory, but getting it all done? How?

During clinicals this week I made one of my best friends and it was with the cleaning lady. I also had an insightful conversation. I commented how hard she was working and thanked her for being so diligent and she scoffed and said, "You students and the ones who are busy! I can't imagine studying and doing all this work in the hospital."

And I said, "You just have to do the next thing."

So plan. Tell yourself you are going to study for four hours. Break it down, open your book, close the internet tabs, whatever. Just do the next thing. Panic doesn't help.

You don't have to know the big picture, because you don't know what God will give you tomorrow. That is the beauty of life, surprises without stress.

And you simply need to know the next step. And do it.

<3Lissa