Here's another idea from the create-your-own-reality department. A while back, I posted about creating a to-be list. Here's an article that takes that idea down to a more micro level - one focusing on how you want your day to be.
I'm proposing that you create a different kind of list-one that can shift the whole experience of your day-regardless of the challenges you face. On this list, you consider: "Given the kind of day that it is and given that I have certain things I need to do, how do I want my day to be?" In essence, creating this list lets you become the artist of your day.
The author goes on to talk about reframing experiences that she normally found unpleasant - waiting in gas lines in the 70's, for example, became an opportunity to read a book of poetry she hadn't had time for. Going to the laundromat became an opportunity to connect with interesting people.
Doing the list worked. Instead of moving through the day with dread, I enjoyed myself. I appreciated the beautiful countryside on my drive. I met some wonderful people at the Laundromat, and I thoroughly enjoyed reading my book while waiting in the gas line.
The best part is that the whole thing takes minimal time to get rolling.
Creating this list doesn't require much time. You can do it in two minutes in the morning while sitting down to have tea or coffee, or in the evening before you go to bed. If your day starts going haywire from the first moment you awaken, get out a piece of paper at 2 p.m. and paint a picture of the rest of your day.
So how about you? How do you want your day to be?
Curt Rosengren
Passion Catalyst SM
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