I’m learning to lean into the routines of the day. To truly enjoy how the day unfolds. I used to plan my day out perfectly and have really high expectations of getting certain things done each day. I usually left the office disappointed. What I’ve learned to do instead, is honor whatever the day brings. Often, it brings unanticipated problems that need to be solved, people that need counsel and pockets of productivity.
One of the reasons I ditched the daily expectation of productivity was to better prioritize people. If we live in service of tasks, we neglect the relationship of others. If we are so focused on tasks, that we cannot be open and available when others need us, we are simply tasks masters. I believe we are on this earth to influence and serve others, and we need to honor each opportunity to do just that.
Do not become slaves to your calendar or your to do list. Instead, look for pockets of productivity, carve them out and take full advantage of their presence. Allow the day to unfold naturally instead of trying to force it into whatever ideal you have in mind. We cannot control people or time, instead we have to learn to honor it. You will be disappointed each time you try to force your day to be something it is not willing to be.
Today, allow your day to flow as it will. Don’t force it, don’t get frustrated by it, simply embrace it. Make people a priority and honor their presence when they arrive in your doorway. Return to the task when another pocket of time presents itself and remain open to whatever unfolds. You will be surprised by the lower level of stress, the higher level of job satisfaction and the amount of things you can complete in a day when you learn to honor the day, rather than trying to bend it to your will. Much love and good, full, productive days sweet friends.
