Today is a new day. It’s June 1st. (Well… “technically” June 2nd, but I haven’t slept yet so I still claim it to be June 1st.) It’s a new beginning. A new season. A clean slate. It’s filled with fresh new opportunities and adventures waiting to be lived. What better time is there to start a new project?
Project: Today
What is that? Well, it’s simple really. I’m a procrastinator. Big time. No, really…I put off things for months, years even. But that’s not who I want to be. So, after trying to read all sorts of self-help, organize-your-life, motivational, challenge-filled, change-your-life-now books…I’m gonna do something different. I’m actually going to DO something. I’m going to do something TODAY.
Basically, instead of putting things off – I do what I can today. I clean my room, today. I edit those photos, today. I go to the pool, today. I make the hard phone call, today.
Now…don’t get me wrong. I’m not turning into some crazy, legalistic machine. I just want to develop an environment for me to be free and creative. To not be “weighed down” by the cares of all the things I’ve left undone. I want to live light and lean (in more ways then one). To be functioning at my full potential, so that I can actually be of use to other people.
I’m planning for this to be a one month project. After one month, I hope it’s a habit.
Anyone want to join in? Or is this already a way of life for you?
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My mum and grandma always said “never put off what you can do today” – a neat twist on the more usual mantra you hear people saying…
It’s a lot easier said than done though…unless your mind is renewed. Hence your one month habit thing…it will likely be a tough month, but will be second nature when you’re done. I hope
Aubs – Great post and totally inspiring.
I loved this article over at Zen Habits: 3 ways to get more done with the power of less – http://zenhabits.net/2009/05/3-ways-to-get-more-done-with-the-power-of-less/
I’ve been implementing some of these techniques in my work / personal life. Basically, I have 3 broad goals for each area of my life and then I complete 3 tasks everyday to meet the overarching goals. It’s really helped; for me it’s all about baby steps to create big changes in my life.
Speaking of procrastination – have you booked your plane ticket yet? Big hugs…
@David – that is such a great saying! You’re right…it’s very different from the usual mantra. And YES! A renewed mind is KEY! Thanks for your encouragement!
@RK – Thanks for the encouragement! That article that you linked to is AWESOME! Already starting to implement it. Yes…I sent the email about the tickets…now it’s outta my hands.