“You have to choose one goal, for now, and focus on it completely.”1
I mentioned in the previous post (Day 1) this month I’m developing the habit of waking up at 4:30 am Monday- Friday. Here’s how the second attempt went:
Unlike yesterday, waking up was a breeze (quickly climbed out of the bed ). Ready to work, focus and plan. Here’s what may have helped. I made some Oolong Formosa tea (picked up in Chicago last month), completed my MIT’s, quickly overlooked my schedule, errands and short to do list.
- Starting small. Again, it’s only the second day but I’m not adding any extra pressure on myself. Even if I stay awake from one hour, it’s still improvement.
- Sleep. That’s a given… however, getting what you think is proper sleep doesn’t mean it will work out like it should (i.e., harder following long runs or workouts).
- Focus. While preparing for today’s attempt, I had a better sense of what exactly I wanted to accomplish the night before. As well as how it would make me feel if I met that particular task.
Other accomplishments:
- Breakfast. Amazing how a small, simple breakfast without being rushed helps you feel better (stress free).
- Quiet time. Enjoyed the insight and brilliance of N.T Wright. No one better can help you capture the big perspective (life, faith & hope) with engaging perspectives, fresh understanding and thought provoking conclusions.
- Declutter. Processed old mail, forms and other paperwork. Including desk space and room.
Final Thoughts
What a difference a day makes, I hope it’s only up from here. It’s easier to wake up, focus and think clearly when your personal space is organized, clean and free of clutter. I’ll keep you posted, Please share any ideas, advice or even your monthly goal or project. Lastly, I share of picture of my desk space on the photoblog. Cheers! Thanks for reading.
- Power of Less, p 161 [↩]
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Great job! You know it takes only three weeks to develop a new habit.
I can certainly confirm the importance of an unrushed a) time of fellowship with the Lord, b) good breakfast. That, enough sleep and the shabbat (no study on Sunday) kept me sane during intense times of study.
Jutta,
Thanks! Yes, I’m mindful of that… it will be interesting to see if it sticks at the end of the month.
Learning to slow down is not as boring as some people think- being from Chicago and now living in Tulsa (OK), I appreciate the slower life style pace. Thanks for commenting.
-Mig