Big John Henry had a Hammer

You work 12 hours a day leaving little time for your family or friends.  Your relationships suffer, you kids have problems, and you can't seem to find some down time.  You don't like your life, but you cannot afford to stop what you do.  Each day goes by slower but you cannot seem to catch up.

Big John Henry had a hammer.

You feel like you have very little choices.  You live out of obligation and spend your time making the best of a bad situation or just a situation.  You work to maintain your lifestyle.  You are trapped, held hostage by your choices.  You may possibly regret where you are at now and cannot see where you are going.

Big John Henry had a hammer.

What's the problem in your life?  Could it be that the main problem with your lifestyle is that you work too much.  How ironic!  The solution has become the problem and denying or ignoring the problem guarantees that it will persist.

Big John Henry had a hammer.

Now you know the truth what are you going to do about it? Where do you start?  How do you start?   Do you want to start?

Big John Henry had a hammer.

Start with values.  Clarify and prioritize your values.  (Family, friends, fun, finances, career, health, education, spirituality, and charity)  Now add specific details and dates to hold you accountable. 

Next make your decisions consistent with these values.  Do not agree to disagree with yourself.  Do not compromise on values.  Making decisions that analogous with your values leads to fulfillment (bringing about something expected, desired, or promised), peace of mind (a calm and quiet state, free from disturbances or noise), and joy (feeling of great happiness or pleasure). . . . Is Dr. Phil in here?

Don't wait to find out how your life is going to turn out.  Choose now to plan your life and live your dreams, because . . . . . . nobody wants to be swinging Big John's hammer for the rest of their lives!