As I was going through older notes from the last few years, I stumbled on one titled “Current Challenges”. This note was me documenting whatever obstacles I was up against at that time. And as I went through each list, 99% of those challenges are no longer there. From the small ones to the big ones. All gone. I recommend you do the same. Take the time every few months and make a dated list of anything that’s bothering you. This small list is a simple way to steer your life in the direction you want to go. Identify. Document. Adjust.
Twin boys. Toddler daughter. Hospital Tech Support. Writer. Runner. Gamer. Creating in public again.*
Life Hacks
Space Between Time
Something I learned years ago: When planning out your day, don’t bounce around from one thing to the next without space. Instead, give yourself extra buffer time between each event or task.
If you have to be somewhere at noon, leave at eleven, or ten. Give yourself enough time to not rush, and to do smaller things that are similar or nearby. Most importantly, give yourself the mental space and clarity to not be overwhelmed as you transition to the next moment.
We can call this rounding out the day. In designer terms, you’re taking away the harsh lines. Do this for everything in your day, and you’ll end the day feeling much more fulfilled.