When was the last time you had a day that threw you off your game? You felt exhausted, frustrated and disjointed right? We can all relate.
I had one of those on Tuesday. Cary looked at me before dinner and said, “you look awful.” The wisdom of a good wife.
The question is this, what do you do when this happens? You could white-knuckle it and just try harder.
The Quiet Life offers another option, placing a high value on reflection. Reflection is sort of like the backstop for your busy life. Just like in baseball, the backstop prevents things from getting through.
When a bad day comes along, your personal reflection habit can make sense of it. This is where recalibration comes in. If Monday really stunk, think deeply on the causes. Resolve to do things differently on Tuesday. Even small things can make a difference such as:
I had one of those on Tuesday. Cary looked at me before dinner and said, “you look awful.” The wisdom of a good wife.
The question is this, what do you do when this happens? You could white-knuckle it and just try harder.
The Quiet Life offers another option, placing a high value on reflection. Reflection is sort of like the backstop for your busy life. Just like in baseball, the backstop prevents things from getting through.
When a bad day comes along, your personal reflection habit can make sense of it. This is where recalibration comes in. If Monday really stunk, think deeply on the causes. Resolve to do things differently on Tuesday. Even small things can make a difference such as:
- Cancelling an unnecessary meeting
- Taking time for an afternoon cup of tea
- Going for an extra walk with your dog
- Reading something pleasurable
- Listening to some music that you really love
- Taking one thing off your to-do list
Don’t try harder. Work differently through intentional choices about your day.