“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”
– Dolly Parton.
This is one of my favorite quotes – and I really can apply it to many, many, many situations!
For today . . .
RAIN = PLANNING
RAINBOW = STRESS FREE SCHEDULE
When you build in 10 – 15 minutes each day, and an hour at the end of the week to plan, you truly can live a stress free and relaxed week. By building in plenty of transition time into your schedule you won’t be stressed about running late. By scheduling your priorities first, you won’t worry about trying to fit in the important parts of your life. By planning time for self-care, you won’t be crabby and tired in the evenings and on the weekends.
Sure – planning isn’t “sexy”, it isn’t “fun”, and it certainly doesn’t feel like it directly brings in additional income (hence, it’s kind of like rain!). But the benefits of the planning . . . well . . . it is the rainbow!
Where could you apply this quote?
I’m a planner. Listmaker. And I love that quote. But somehow, I think it means just the opposite. I used to walk in the rain. And enjoy it. Planned or unplanned. Now I walk on a treadmill at a set time.
Kate Eileen –
Ahh – a new perspective! Thanks for sharing! I HATE to be cold (and wet) so I never thought of rain as anything other than “bad”. I appreciate the different view!
Lisa
Oh my gosh I loved how you applied that quote and it is so true! How would I apply this quote? I would apply it to having healthy food on hand all week. It may take an hour of prepping and preparing but then you have the power over how you want to eat. Thanks for sharing this!
Maureen –
Good one! When I take the time to chop of veggies – I’ll eat them. But if the entire celery bunch (is it called a bunch?) is in the fridge, I’ll just keep passing it by. Thanks for the connection!!
Lisa
Great quote Lisa, when you plan you know where you’re going and it really takes the pressure off. Then you easily know when to fit those extra fun things in. With the important items taken care theres a real sense of achievement.
I find the days I don’t plan I feel scattered not sure what I should be doing and feel like I achieve nothing much.
Love the rainbow analogy
Lorelle –
Thanks for stopping by! This is one of my all-time favorite quotes! If you know where you are going – you are sure to get there!
Lisa