Do you have any invisible deadlines? You know, the type of constraint you’ve put on yourself that no one else is holding over your head but you? Here are a few invisible timelines I’ve known people to have:
* I can’t be single after age 30.
* This company must be profitable within 24 months.
* My baby should be sleeping through the night by 6 months of age.
* God, please let my children give me grandkids before I’m 60.
* By this time next year, I’ll have received a promotion and a raise.
Get the picture? Be brave and ask God to reveal any areas of your life where you’re putting pressure on yourself to achieve something that doesn’t have to fit a specific time frame.
that’s an interesting thought, Dana.
I think sometimes we can act really whack and confuse people in our lives because we’ve got these self-made invisible deadlines that no one else knows about.
Having goals is a good thing, but these can creep up on you if your not careful. something to think about…
I agree, Bryan. Recently I was stressed out about a deadline I’d put on myself and not even publicly communicated. Bottom line: it wasn’t worth it. I pitched the deadline and quit clenching my jaw so much.