Life can get out of control.  Do you ever feel that way?  Do you feel that way now?

Sometimes circumstances change … wanted and/or unwanted that can throw our life into a real tizzy.  It can also be the build up of little things that, after a while, cause chaos in our lives.  And sometimes it’s our lack of disciplines whether on purpose or otherwise that can throw us off.

But what if it’s all of the above?

My life has been turned upside down!  My mentor tells me that it’s been turned right side up ☺ … that may be true but in trying to get a handle on everything life has felt very out of control and very stressed even though all that I’m doing is quite exciting and wouldn’t want to change it.

So what do you do when you find life out of control?  Even Wonder Women will experience this from time to time.

Most of us will only go so long, so far with life feeling out of control before we say enough is enough.  I am not one to constantly have a crazy out of control schedule.  It is very important that I pace myself or I will experience burn out quicker than most.  It’s just the way I’m put together.  This requires that I study my schedule and take control of it rather than my schedule taking control of me.

If my schedule is out of control guess what happens to my self- care activities?  They get lost in the shuffle as well as other very important activities in my life.  When the self-care activities get lost, boy!, do I ever feel it.  It might not be right away but eventually I begin to long for all those little things that nurture my spirit.  Besides, when I’m not spending time doing self-care, it sends a very negative message that says I am not important.  No!  I don’t like that one bit!  I am important and if I don’t give myself that message I won’t be able to receive it from anyone else!

So, when life feels out of control the number one thing to do is to take control of your schedule.  I know that it can sound easier said than done but we do have choices in life.  We just have to exercise that choice.

I would love to hear what you do when you find your life out of control.  I would appreciate your sharing by leaving a comment below.