Today had the potential of being another day like yesterday. Who knew 45 minutes every morning could alter my attitude as much as it does. I don't like being a grouch, especially towards those who deserve my sharp tongue least. So this morning instead of worrying about not being able to perform my usual routines I decided to make an adjustment.
Instead of checking my emails, updating Facebook, looking at my calendar, and the other tasks I normally perform each morning, I simply sat watching the morning news and sipping coffee I found the time relaxing. I didn't feel the same stresses as yesterday in having to do this or do that or do anything before I got ready for work. In the extra time I found myself with I was able to think through and organize my day. I actually made a "to-do" list which I followed.
On that list was a bunch of little tasks I've been putting off; you know, the little things that take a back seat to the bigger, more important ones. There must have been a dozen of them and included things like email the thing to so-and-so and update the list for that thing. As the day proceeded I also found I was able to get to those things on my list and one by one they were crossed off.
Now, as I sit here writing this post at the end of my day, I am finding a peace in the knowledge that I can go to sleep with very few things to do in preparation for the weekend. I'm also thinking back on the week and realize how much those things left undone were working on my stress level. All this because I decided to go with the flow and make a small adjustment in my day. Who would've thought.
I think I'll be looking for more opportunities to adjust my life.
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