8 - Accomplishments

What's an accomplishment you're proud of?

 That verse always makes me laugh, and so did the meme.  There are loads of mini-accomplishments in each of our lives that no one but us and God will know... unless, of course, we take the time to document them.

On that lighter note, check out my fun new Christmas tree-top decor!!  It's sparkly and whimsical and Dr. Seuss-ish with the curly-cue stems, and I love it.  Mom and Kristin finished that while I was at work, so that's awesome - big thanks to them!  (The sprig of green near Mom's hand is pretty ribbon we're saving for next year.)

And diving deeper now....... as it stands today, I am very much in the messy middle of walking toward some big dreams, so the major accomplishments everyone sees and celebrates will potentially come later -- a hopeful and motivating thought.  But right here and now, I am proud of myself for going for it, for finding my voice and pressing through long-held fears and lies of inadequacy.  I've been surprised by how often I am having to press through fresh anxiety as I walk through grad school.  It's a near-daily decision, and it is worth celebrating every time we choose courage, focus on truth over lies, and make hard sacrifices for the sake of a greater cause!

My limited experience in working with clients has been exciting for me, and also very humbling.  There is nothing like hands-on experience to clarify what really matters most, as well as where I need more practice and training.  In that position of sacred trust, I cannot afford to freeze up or doubt myself.  I hope to continually improve at integrating Christlike empathy and warmth with professional competence and clear treatment plan goals.  And to grow in communicating well and being more articulate and confident.

My goals are mostly centered around building habits that empower me to become the woman God created me to be.  I want my life to have a strong Kingdom impact, and that begins in my own heart and my core relationships.  I want to choose holistic health and strength, as we covered yesterday.  I want to be the kind of friend and family member who will stop to pray with people in hard times or stressful seasons.  I want to remember the details and dates that matter to the people closest to me.  And I want to honor God and reflect the heart of Christ as often as possible.

Only one life; it soon will pass.

Only what's done for Christ will last. 

❤