Editorial: Find a way to make time for yourself

One of the questions I often receive from the public is, “How do what I do?” The answer is, I’m blessed.

As a reporter and athletic director, there are times where I go from place to place, traveling up and down the highways in order to do jobs that I enjoy.

So, what does my introduction have to do with my editorial? It’s simply to find a way to make time for yourself.

This editorial spurned from a conversation that I had with my father Monday night. When speaking with him, I noticed he had purchased amusement park tickets for the rest of my family, and I was excluded. I jokingly asked where mine was and he told me he’d get me one. I told him that I didn’t need one, but that’s when he told me that I needed to spend more time with my family.

And he’s right.

For the last year-and-a-half, I have been on the go from both jobs. I only treated myself to a vacation, but there are times that I need to slow down and take that break. I’m not a perfectionist, but I try to make sure things stay on task and are working fully operational. There’s an old saying that no matter how much you try to do right, once you do something wrong, that’s when a person will notice.

So, to the avid readers of my editorials, I thank you for the support. I encourage you to take time for yourself and spend it with your family. Relationships and love build strong bonds among each other. The biggest relationship is the one you can have with yourself. Being able to assess and identify who you are will provide that fulfillment. At the same time, you have to balance it with the reality of life.

No matter what happens in life, time will continuously move forward, even when we stand still. Remember, once a person is born into the world, they begin to die. But don’t focus on death; focus on living life and making the best out of it. Focus on loving your family and friends. Focus on loving yourself.

The steps of happiness are controlled by you. Make sure that you take advantage of your talents and blessings to benefit not only society, but your life.