Some Stuff I’m Thinking About
Here’s some stuff I’m currently thinking about…
These are just some of the things kicking around in my brain right now and I wanted to share them with you in case you find them interesting…
- Slow down.
To do more, you need to do less. Yes, this point might seem counterintuitive, but it works. This is the power of simplicity at work. Avoid succumbing to every interruption and distraction. Work on one thing at a time, and you will not only yield better results on whatever you are working on, but you will enjoy what you are doing.
Remember, doing less means you can make more progress on the things and projects that matter most. Those are the projects that are aligned with your goals and your purpose and are also what deserves your time and your focus.
2. Sunday Planning
No one wants to think about work on a Sunday. Especially during seasons when the weather is warm, and we would rather spend our weekend time lying under the sun in the backyard or in the sand, soaking up those last few hours before the rigorous work week ahead.
However, there’s something to be said for taking even just 30 minutes on a Sunday morning or evening to prepare and plan for the week ahead. This can make getting up and starting off the week substantially easier.
Sundays are also great days for reflection.
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With the previous week behind you, and the next week quickly approaching, take time to ask yourself:
- What went well last week? What didn’t? And why?
- What were the intentions I set last week? Which of them did I get done? And why?
- What can I learn from this and do differently this time?
- What can I do this week to see the same successful results?
Sunday is also a great time to check in on the progress of your goals and re-calibrate your week.
3. Make a To-Do-List and also a NOT To-Do-List
A To-do list can make your day super productive, it forces you to think about the work that you have to accomplish to make your day fruitful. When you take control over the task that you have to finish, you start measuring your time.
As Bryan Tracy, the author of Eat the Frog says: “find the tasks that make the most impact on your career, so you will see where you should focus more of your energy and attention”.
A not-to-do list is just as important as a to-do list because it shows you which tasks you don’t have to undertake each week to squander endless hours. Allocate specific times for binge-watching, gaming, and other activities. When you spend the majority of your time on social media, scrolling through Instagram 100 times a day and watching 20 YouTube videos, nothing will change in your life.
Hopefully, you enjoyed those thoughts….
Talk Soon,
Dan
