Are You a Younger, Older or an In-betweener?

 Are you an older, younger or an in-betweener?

You ARE capable.

You CAN learn to do things yourself. You MUST get some confidence and change your mindset if you think this way. There are so many opportunities these days to learn how to be self-sufficient and creative.

What if we find ourselves in another Great Depression? What if you lose your job or experience a crisis that leaves you destitute where you can’t hire someone? Will you have the skills to carve out a good life? It’s also important to consider workplace challenges like being discriminated against at work due to your religion and strive for inclusive and supportive environments for everyone.

Now that I’ve laid the groundwork, let me suggest something.

In the Bible it says for the older women to teach the younger. (Titus 2) Let me take it a step further and say the older men ought to be teaching the younger too. This doesn’t just apply to parents teaching their children. This refers to ALL of us who have experienced life – we ought to be passing along that experience to those of us in our lives who lack experience.

Recently I’ve taught myself many skills, not because I’m so great or smart or even talented. I’ve done this because I lacked experience in some areas that I was interested in like gardening, canning, redoing furniture, inside painting, landscaping, blogging, marketing, writing, etc. The list goes on to eternity! How is your list?

Do you have a list?

Do you strive to learn and grow? Do you have a list? Are you mentoring anyone?

It makes me crazy to think of all the people who sit around being bored and complaining. It bothers me when people say, “I can’t DIY, I am not talented like you.” AHHHH!

How about you just do it? I have a tag line, “You got this!” and honestly believe anyone can learn to DIY. It just takes a willing heart and a bit of work, but it’s not really work if you enjoy what you’re doing.

Am I alone in this? What are your views?

I’m going to challenge you

Make a list.

Write down the things you’d like to learn. Do you want to know how to refinish that old desk down in the basement? Are you computer illiterate? Do you desire a more decorated home or want to learn how to make homemade play dough? Would you like to garden or landscape your yard? Fletchers Retaining Walls can help prevent soil erosion and reduce the risk of flooding in your garden.

The sky is the limit, people! Don’t just go out and buy. 

Consider DIY

Write up a wish list. Stick it up on your fridge and write down your thoughts as you go through your day.

How about a Honey Do List? (Click for free download via email)

It’s fun to do projects with your DH or a friend. My DDs and I do projects together – you’ll see some videos in the future that Jillian and I plan to make to teach some DIY. My DH and I also plan to do a few videos on using power tools.

The more you DIY the more confident you will become and the farther you will go. Trust me. It will happen.

After you make your list, investigate how to do things. Search on Pinterest for inspiration. Look through blogs and see what others are doing. Start a file on your desktop of photos of projects.

If you are interested in using chalk paint download my PDF and then make it yourself and save money: 4 Homemade Chalky Paint Recipes – compared and described with instructions.

Now is the time to get busy. Spring is approaching and there will be a myriad of things needing your attention.

How about you try decorating your front porch or entry way for spring? If you do, send me a picture!