It’s time for a major clear-out of our home after living here for over thirty years. Last month I shifted my mindset from the enormity of the project to tackling small areas individually. Just one drawer, one box, or one shelf at a time. Progress is slow, but I’m feeling better. Still lots to do, but I see improvement. I’ve gotten rid of boxes of things that don’t fit my life today. Baby steps…one after another.
One page at a time. That’s how I am revising my book. Slowly, I am making progress. It’s not record-setting, but its forward movement and it feel good. Baby steps….one after another.
News today is emotionally overwhelming and frightening. I often feel hopeless and stuck in this dystopian drama. Though I can’t solve these enormous issues, I look for small ways to act locally. I donate, volunteer, and continue to educate myself. Baby steps….one after another.
In the past several months, I felt stuck and could only handle what is absolutely necessary. I changed my perspective from feeling overwhelmed by the scale of a problem, like a cluttered closet or a chaotic world, to taking small, manageable steps forward. Baby steps….one after another.
In each of these cases, I am making progress. Never underestimate small, persistent actions; they all matter. Everything we do, big or small, matters.
Action fuels hope that things will get better.
There are as many ways to change the world as there are individuals to affect a change—with money, actions, time, and our unique talents. From large, bold actions to hands-on work in our community. They all add up and make a difference. Baby steps…one after another.
Take action. If you want to bring more hope back into your life, do one small thing this week to make the world better. My blog post about being a World Changer may nudge you to action. I hope so. We need more positive actions in the world today.
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Ginny Robertson
Cherryll, thanks for the reminder that baby steps add up.