“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

Too many things going on in our personal life combined with pressures of the world can be overwhelming. During these times, I remember the quote of taking one day at a time.  The thought behind this principle is to just deal with what’s happening today.  Don’t worry about tomorrow, next week … Getting through one day gives us strength and hope to move forward.

It’s like breaking down projects into manageable steps. Tackling one task at a time gives us reward and momentum to accomplish the goal.  Inspiration for Anne Lamott’s book Bird by Bird came from her father’s advice to her brother’s frustration on completing a book project on birds.  “Just take it bird by bird, buddy.”

Another important reminder is to not take on too many commitments. Let go of expectations and focus on priorities.  When we take time to rest and reflect in between activities, we become more productive and ready to face challenges and the journey ahead.