Effort

Effort defined as “a vigorous or determined attempt”, “hard work”, “an exertion of strength or power”, “the use of physical or mental energy”.

I love when I put in my best Effort at work. Most days I am exhausted as I work hard each day yet I do feel a sense of Joy when I know I’ve put in the Effort.

I also love when my daughter puts in the Effort too - seeing the Effort brings me joy - and then the results also bring Joy. 

The other day at work we had another Marketing Challenge and I’m always determined to put in my best Effort. I beat my personal best in terms of results and also won the competition. I was happy that I put my best Effort in, and of course I was excited that I came first, yet most excited that I worked hard. 

My daughter also had a win the other week as a result of her Effort. There was a Science Competition at school and Emma got involved, showed her interest, put in the time and Effort and was the Winner for her Stage 1 group.  So happy for my girl that she can learn the lesson of Effort and I can explain about feeling happy and Joyful about her trying her best. 

Effort is really important to me.  When I give my best Effort, I am Joyful.  When I see my hubby working hard and putting in so much Effort into his work, I am Joyful.  I really want my daughter to always give her best Effort to school and activities.  For my children to learn this lesson about Effort will bring me so much Joy. 

I am trying my best to make sure the Effort I give is balanced across all areas of my life.  Sometimes I can put in so much Effort into work that I’m exhausted. And I need to make sure I have the energy and positivity to put in my best Effort to my children and my hubby and my Parents. My Effort with my family brings me the greatest Joy.  I want my Effort to reflect my love for them and bring them Joy too.