Perseverance

Perseverance. 

"Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did." 

In looking for some words of wisdom about perseverance I couldn't help but smile when I came across this quote. It seemed to describe exactly how I was feeling at the moment. I got an even bigger kick out of the fact that Newt Gingrich was its author. My politics are showing now, but I always enjoy hearing his take on the state of the country. 

By the end of the day I was both physically and mentally tired. It had seemed in decluttering my home that I'd taken one step forward and two steps back as I tackled each new area. Quitting was really looking appealing at the moment as I found myself running out of steam and momentum. 

However, I knew  that I would not be happy with myself if I gave up half-way through the job. So tomorrow I'll just continue on with the "hard work after the hard work" until I reach my goal. To be honest, perseverance is easier said than done.