Today is the day to cross at least one thing off your “To Do” list!
It’s okay if it’s easy–by now, I hope you’re getting the concept of Daily Shoring: do something positive and proactive every day.
It’s better to do one small thing each day than procrastinate because you think you should do more.
And accomplishing one goal, even if it’s small, reinforces an active mindset as opposed to an avoidant mindset.
Want to set yourself up to accomplish something tomorrow as well? Try this simple, but extremely effective, behavioral tool:
Define what you want to accomplish, then shave off the first 60 seconds of that task now. For example, if I want to eat a healthy breakfast tomorrow, then I will line up my food choices in the refrigerator so they are front and center. Behavioral research shows that pre-accomplishing the first step (which usually includes some degree of decision-making) significantly increases the chances of successful completion of a goal. It seems that it’s more about the decision-making than the actual time involved. Try this–it really works!
In case you don’t have a “To Do” list, here are a few small but important/satisfying tasks:
- Make a “To Do” list
- Back up the files on your computer
- Clean out the fridge
We’ll tackle procrastination another day. . .
Since it was so beautiful and sunny out today I worked in the yard doing some trimming and made some arrangements to get an estimate on removing bushes that I can’t take care of anymore. This was a great accomplishment for me. Thought it would make me feel better, but I still feel depressed, empty inside with the feeling of sadness. Praying that tomorrow will at least be a day of getting something else done.
This is a great accomplishment, Mary! I hope you feel better soon–it may take time, but you have the right attitude.
planning what to do with bedrm closet space I rent so cant put alot of screw holes in walls
I cleared some clothes out of my closet for donation!
That’s great, Wendy! I hope you’re enjoying the sense of accomplishment. I think cleaning out and de-cluttering is a great stress reducer.