Time and Energy Zappers | Praise Podcast - Christian Podcasting Network

We've talked about getting things done as a part of good time management. But what about people and situations that drain your batteries? Tune in!

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00:00:00 --> 00:00:29 Yesterday we talked about getting things done as a part of good time management but what about people and things that drain your batteries tune in for more hello and welcome to MoMo634 the daily podcast chock-full of faith-filled inspiration and motivation MoMo634 motivational moments just for today

00:00:47 --> 00:00:53 Those who have listened to this podcast for any length of time should know by now I read a lot.

00:00:54 --> 00:00:56 Like a lot lot.

00:00:57 --> 00:01:03 In fact, I just finished book number 49 for the year shortly before recording this episode.

00:01:04 --> 00:01:05 And I hated it.

00:01:06 --> 00:01:11 My husband has asked me before why I persist in reading books I hate.

00:01:12 --> 00:01:17 I actually have set some aside because they were so awful.

00:01:18 --> 00:01:27 But I think it's partly the OCD that needs to know how it ends and the rule following bit that demands completing stuff.

00:01:28 --> 00:01:36 But a really difficult challenge for me is to read something poorly written and full of grammatical errors.

00:01:36 --> 00:01:41 My brain won't let me read and comprehend.

00:01:42 --> 00:01:47 I see the incorrect grammar and have to gloss over it to take in what I'm reading.

00:01:48 --> 00:01:55 From now on, I'm just going to cut the cord because time is valuable and non-refundable.

00:01:57 --> 00:02:07 So, when I can see I hate the book, it's poorly edited or badly written, I have to cut bait, as we say here in the South.

00:02:08 --> 00:02:10 That wasn't the only sore spot in my day.

00:02:11 --> 00:02:14 I had to deal with some unpleasant personalities.

00:02:15 --> 00:02:17 Rude people are a part of life.

00:02:18 --> 00:02:23 Yes, even while playing the nice game, a tool I've mentioned previously.

00:02:24 --> 00:02:32 The people pleaser in me finds it hard not to keep trying, but that too is a time and energy suck.

00:02:34 --> 00:02:41 One person was so rude that while fumes were coming out of my ears, I had to stop and just pray for the person.

00:02:42 --> 00:02:48 It's hard to maintain anger against someone when you are committing them to the hands of the Father.

00:02:49 --> 00:02:54 However, this is not someone I report to or even work with often.

00:02:55 --> 00:03:01 So, in future, I'm going to reroute people like that through the person I report to.

00:03:02 --> 00:03:05 If they have a request, they can't come to me directly.

00:03:05 --> 00:03:09 As a consultant, my time has to be approved.

00:03:10 --> 00:03:18 I'm trying to work smarter in organizing my time better, but also my energy, and most importantly, my spirit.

00:03:19 --> 00:03:26 When we moved halfway across the country a little over three years ago, I was loath to part with anything.

00:03:27 --> 00:03:34 As the time came closer to leave, we all began chucking things like the scene in Pirates of the Caribbean to lighten the ship.

00:03:36 --> 00:03:37 Time is the same way.

00:03:38 --> 00:03:43 Chuck the things that drain your mental reserves and spiritual batteries.

00:03:44 --> 00:03:50 In Luke chapter 10, we meet Mary and Martha, sisters hosting the Lord in their home.

00:03:51 --> 00:03:54 Martha is busy being a gracious hostess.

00:03:54 --> 00:04:03 Jesus mentions going into one of the homes of his disciples and no one washed his feet, so hospitality was important.

00:04:04 --> 00:04:07 Yet it was not the most important.

00:04:08 --> 00:04:17 Martha was rebuked because she placed those duties over the spiritual benefits of sitting at the feet of the Master Teacher.

00:04:18 --> 00:04:20 Further, Jesus taught that some will drain us.

00:04:21 --> 00:04:31 He taught us not to cast pearls before swine, meaning pursue things with your valuable time that would not yield the desired results when there were others willing to listen.

00:04:32 --> 00:04:41 Our meme for today says, draining your physical and spiritual batteries must be reserved for situations that demand it.

00:04:41 --> 00:04:44 Be discerning with what those truly are.

00:04:46 --> 00:04:49 How do you deal with time and energy zappers?

00:04:49 --> 00:04:51 Sound off in the comments below.

00:04:52 --> 00:04:57 Also, give me your feedback on the listener survey linked at the top of your Substack email.

00:04:58 --> 00:05:01 I'd love to hear what topics are important to you.

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