Staying STRONG in the STORMS of Life

Each New Year, everyone set new goals. Sometimes our goals we set, are set with high expectations, and in the end, become to stressful to achieve and/or continue to achieve. We live in a world where we are constantly doing stuff; work, housework, school, church callings, hobbies, activities, and others things that tend to occupy our time. Thus, making our life very stressful.

I am here to offer some insight that I've learned to helping me find a balance in my life. There is no one formula that can bring peace and no stress in our lives, but following these four suggestions, is a start.

1. Increase Energy

• communicate with Heavenly Father through prayer. Ask for help.
• participate in activities that renew the body-- service, physical exercise, napping, etc.

2. Simplify Your Life

• "And see that all these things are one in wisdom and order; for it is not requisite that a man should run faster than he has strength." (Mosiah 4:27)

3. Focus on the Most Important Things

• "We have been counseled that our families should take priority over other commitments. We strengthen our families when we set aside undisturbed time to be together."

4. Center on the Savior

• "I am aware that life presents many challenges, but with the help of the Lord, we need not fear. If our lives and our faith are centered on Jesus Christ and his restored gospel, nothing can ever go permanently wrong." (President Howard W. Hunter)
• "Coming unto Christ means walking away from the world. It means placing Christ and Christ only at the center of our lives." (Sheri L. Dew)

These four suggestions are a great to start prioritizing one's life. I didn't explain specifically how to do each one, because I believe that if you study each one carefully and personally you will know how to better help you and your life. Everyone has a different STORMS in their life. Only you can find a way to stay STRONG and figure out how to overcome those challenges. This isn't going to be easy, but it will draw you closer to your Father in Heaven and Savior Jesus Christ. I know that as these suggestions are applied in your life, you will see a difference and a happier, new you. Don't give up, life will get easier. Trust in the Lord and in yourself. You're not alone and in Him, you can do all things.