Comments on: Ingredients for a Great Day http://ylcf.org/2009/10/ingredients-for-a-great-day/ YLCF Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:52:39 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Erin http://ylcf.org/2009/10/ingredients-for-a-great-day/#comment-10241 Erin Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:08:48 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=4597#comment-10241 I usually have an Easter hymn stuck in my head (I love the ones by Arthur Sullivan and Ralph Vaughn-Williams), the other hymn that makes "the crazies" go away is Bread of Heaven (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g4xYIGH-pI8" rel="nofollow"> -you tube video is a Welsh Choir singing it on BBC's Last Choir Standing). Ending the day at my spinning wheel, is also really nice. And looking forward to that time makes my day go so much faster. I usually have an Easter hymn stuck in my head (I love the ones by Arthur Sullivan and Ralph Vaughn-Williams), the other hymn that makes “the crazies” go away is Bread of Heaven ( -you tube video is a Welsh Choir singing it on BBC’s Last Choir Standing).

Ending the day at my spinning wheel, is also really nice. And looking forward to that time makes my day go so much faster.

]]> By: Jane K http://ylcf.org/2009/10/ingredients-for-a-great-day/#comment-10240 Jane K Tue, 27 Oct 2009 12:18:06 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=4597#comment-10240 WOW Gretchen this is JUST what i needed to see.thank you for your timely reminder this morning amazing timing!! i took a wonderful time management class and i loved every minute of it, i was given a cute planner with quotes etc..i was in awe..but i only used it for 1-2 days. guess i'll have to get back into it..and she also taught me about the 4 quadrants..OF VERY IMPORTANT needed to be done today, important soon to be done, not as important but emergencies..and the ones least important..which is leisure time..thanks for the reminder i'll look over my old notes that should help :)) and i'll dig out that planner because i've been so busy these days i've neglected the important stuff..LIKE TIME WITH GOD, Time in the Word, i still pray a lot, but not read enough of the word, i have totally neglected my blog for the last 2 months not good..and i also have 2 college classes and work part time..so my life is full with friends, etc..I definitely need to make lists..and i notice when i go grocery shopping i spend a lot LOT less when i have a list..BUT there is something very good to watch out for in certain Grocery Stores like Stop & Shop..if you register to have their card, 2 things apply..every 100 pts you earn every 100$ you spend you get 10cents off per gallon which makes a BIG difference in Conn , 2nd part about the stop & shop card is so amazing..if you are registered, they can give you a literally a register little gun, and you can scan your purchases as you go AND YOU keep track of how much $$ you are spending, i swear the 1 time i used it i prolly took off 4 things off my list because they were just too expensive..and it helps the cashier too, they just scan the list you scanned and you are all set..Sometimes i don't like new technology but this may help your readers..have them ask about this kind of program at grocery stores, it saved me lots of $$ and time :) and i don't work for this store i swear..i just like how much time it saved me!!!! amazing!! thanks again Gretchen for your great wise article..and i love the part about signing and humming i need to do it more :) LOL take care! Blessings always! In His Love, Jane WOW Gretchen this is JUST what i needed to see.thank you for your timely reminder this morning amazing timing!!
i took a wonderful time management class and i loved every minute of it, i was given a cute planner with quotes etc..i was in awe..but i only used it for 1-2 days. guess i’ll have to get back into it..and she also taught me about the 4 quadrants..OF VERY IMPORTANT needed to be done today, important soon to be done, not as important but emergencies..and the ones least important..which is leisure time..thanks for the reminder i’ll look over my old notes that should help :) ) and i’ll dig out that planner because i’ve been so busy these days i’ve neglected the important stuff..LIKE TIME WITH GOD, Time in the Word, i still pray a lot, but not read enough of the word, i have totally neglected my blog for the last 2 months not good..and i also have 2 college classes and work part time..so my life is full with friends, etc..I definitely need to make lists..and i notice when i go grocery shopping i spend a lot LOT less when i have a list..BUT there is something very good to watch out for in certain Grocery Stores like Stop & Shop..if you register to have their card, 2 things apply..every 100 pts you earn every 100$ you spend you get 10cents off per gallon which makes a BIG difference in Conn , 2nd part about the stop & shop card is so amazing..if you are registered, they can give you a literally a register little gun, and you can scan your purchases as you go AND YOU keep track of how much $$ you are spending, i swear the 1 time i used it i prolly took off 4 things off my list because they were just too expensive..and it helps the cashier too, they just scan the list you scanned and you are all set..Sometimes i don’t like new technology but this may help your readers..have them ask about this kind of program at grocery stores, it saved me lots of $$ and time :) and i don’t work for this store i swear..i just like how much time it saved me!!!!
amazing!! thanks again Gretchen for your great wise article..and i love the part about signing and humming i need to do it more :) LOL

take care!

Blessings always!

In His Love, Jane

]]> By: Michelle http://ylcf.org/2009/10/ingredients-for-a-great-day/#comment-10238 Michelle Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:43:54 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=4597#comment-10238 I have been realizing how much my spiritual life depends on keeping Christian songs in my head all the time. For three years (minus a few months here and there) I was required to take a hiatus from my music and so switched to soundtracks and instrumental. When I was free to listen to my music again, I realized that it really does make a difference to have Christian lyrics running through your head versus secular lyrics or just no lyrics. It keeps your subconsious heavenward I think. I have been realizing how much my spiritual life depends on keeping Christian songs in my head all the time. For three years (minus a few months here and there) I was required to take a hiatus from my music and so switched to soundtracks and instrumental. When I was free to listen to my music again, I realized that it really does make a difference to have Christian lyrics running through your head versus secular lyrics or just no lyrics. It keeps your subconsious heavenward I think.

]]> By: Rebecca http://ylcf.org/2009/10/ingredients-for-a-great-day/#comment-10229 Rebecca Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:49:43 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=4597#comment-10229 Such good points, Gretchen! I find that starting my day out with reading God's Word really helps my day. It's hard to say exactly why, from a human perspective, but it really does! I try to read for at least 15 - 30 minutes every morning. Another thing that I don't do enough of these days (now that I'm a busy married woman :) ) is play worship songs on the piano. There's something uplifting in that.... it just boosts my day, even if I'm in a discouraged frame of mind. The third thing for me is going outside to take a walk, rain or shine, and praying while I'm walking. When I get back in the house, those "boring" jobs have new charm to them, and I have plenty of energy and vigor for housework again! Thanks for sharing those tips. It must be even more difficult for a mommy of two little ones to stay on track with her day! I admire your efforts... Remember that nothing is in vain in the Lord. God bless! Such good points, Gretchen! I find that starting my day out with reading God’s Word really helps my day. It’s hard to say exactly why, from a human perspective, but it really does! I try to read for at least 15 – 30 minutes every morning. Another thing that I don’t do enough of these days (now that I’m a busy married woman :) ) is play worship songs on the piano. There’s something uplifting in that…. it just boosts my day, even if I’m in a discouraged frame of mind. The third thing for me is going outside to take a walk, rain or shine, and praying while I’m walking. When I get back in the house, those “boring” jobs have new charm to them, and I have plenty of energy and vigor for housework again!

Thanks for sharing those tips. It must be even more difficult for a mommy of two little ones to stay on track with her day! I admire your efforts… Remember that nothing is in vain in the Lord. God bless!

]]> By: Anna http://ylcf.org/2009/10/ingredients-for-a-great-day/#comment-10228 Anna Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:42:44 +0000 http://ylcf.org/?p=4597#comment-10228 Those are great tips for making a better day! Thanks for sharing them. I have personally found that one of the most important things I can do to get the day started on the right foot is to wake up before the children do. Even just early enough to get dressed and hair done, although I try to be early enough to do my Bible reading, too. Somehow facing the kids and the day feeling together myself, makes a huge difference. Those are great tips for making a better day! Thanks for sharing them. I have personally found that one of the most important things I can do to get the day started on the right foot is to wake up before the children do. Even just early enough to get dressed and hair done, although I try to be early enough to do my Bible reading, too. Somehow facing the kids and the day feeling together myself, makes a huge difference.

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