Are you a WWDTM?

I am exhausted! This is a common ailment among women, who try to do too much. In fact, there is a book called Women Who Do Too Much by Patricia Sprinkle. A friend and I are reading her book, as it has discussion questions. Of course, as is typical of a WWDTM, I am reading 2 or 3 books all at the same time. Perhaps, I should just concentrate on one book at a time, do you not think?

Note: if you have a Mardel's by you, go and rummage through their bargain books. I found tons, some which are older titles like this one (2002), and others that will make great gifts, etc. On average, I spent about $1.24 on many books! Woohoo!

In Googling a link to her book, I found this good article talking about tips for those types of women. Of course, one of the biggest tips is probably learning to say NO. I have yet to master that, but I am taking baby-steps. Trying to keep up with college friends, church friends, make new neighborhood friends, maintain old Bible study friends, etc. is crazy. I can't believe that I would ever have to decide that being well-liked can be detrimental to your soul.

It is OK to have a small circle of friends, those who know you and like you just the way you are. The joy from fostering those relationships, is so much more gratifying than spending your time with others, all the while wishing you were doing something else.

Some girls and I went to a conference last week, including 2 dear friends of mine. It was so nice to spend uninterrupted time, just being myself, with those girls and with other close friends. My new yardstick will be that measure - does this friend add to my life in a positive manner? If not, then I won't pursue it, as that person and I would be be better suited to be with others who do impact us in a positive way.

However, I do know that to minister to others, I do need to foster outside relationships. I guess my question is how do you do that without spreading yourself too thin? Something to think about...

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