The year is winding down. I just looked at my calendar and can’t believe it’s flipped to November.
Hours turn into days, days into weeks, and time passes faster and faster the older I get (hey - I said older, not old).
I’ve found that as this happens, it’s very easy for me to lose enthusiasm for the many things I do daily which can become monotonous.
If
I do not consciously remind myself often to invest myself FULLY in my
daily activities and conversations, I quickly lose my “get up and go”
attitude, leading myself to feeling burnt out and worn down.
If you’ve found yourself feeling the burdens of the monotony of life, try a few of these techniques to smack yourself back into full presence of the moment:
- Invest yourself totally into ALL that you engage in throughout the day.
- Bring your complete awareness and positive energy into every phone call, conversation, task, and meeting.
- Practice really listening to others and speaking with enthusiasm!
- Take everything in around you (the changing leaves of autumn, the fresh air, etc.) and practice gratitude.
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Don’t forget to breathe!
Practice being proactive instead of reactive by:
- Making a daily task list
- Scheduling your day (things that are scheduled get done!)
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Scheduling weekly accountability meetings
I can have the power and can easily make the day whatever I want it to be.
If I’m constantly thinking about how “I’m too busy” or how much time I
“don’t” have to do this or that, then I will find myself getting exactly
that; not enough time, lack of motivation leading to inactivity, and a
negative mindset.
The good news is that the vicious cycle can be stopped by telling yourself:
“Just for today, I will bring it! I will be enthusiastic, energetic, and aware of the present moment in all that I do.”
Try it! Just for today, bring it. I promise you, if you do, you will have one of the best days you’ve had in a long time.
After all, we only have today anyway, right? Make it count.
Have a great week!
Uncle "D"
Uncle "D"
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