One-A-Day Project

“I am blind and limited. I would be a fool think myself wise. And so, not knowing what the universe means, I can only try to be responsible with the knowledge, the strength, and the time given to me. I must be true to my heart.” ― Jim Butcher, Death Masks

About two weeks ago I decided to make sure I don't just go through a day without consciously (and actively) doing at least one thing I enjoy everyday. Management is such a grown-up job, and it comes with stresses and strains and tasks that is not even remotely enjoyable; but it is more than that. I think we are so busy (I know I am) with stuff, that sometimes reflection is lost in the rushing.

So I have to think about things that I enjoy doing - probably related to these campaigns one see on Facebook where someone writes down what they are grateful for and post it daily. It is thus sort of my version of a gratitude journal thingy. First things first: I wrote the a message to myself on a pink Post It note; a pink speech-bubble Post It note, yes I know! Very grown-up of me, but I like Post It notes and I like pink. So sue me.

Do one thing you enjoy everyday!

Perhaps not very eloquent either, but I had a space limitation and the point is clear enough. The Post It is stuck to my computer screen at work, making sure I remind myself everyday to think about this. Maybe some people are lucky enough not to need the reminder, but I for sure need to be reminded.

Not that my entire day is horrible, but sometimes I forget to identify the things I enjoy doing. I am therefore trying to in the moment "acknowledge and experience".




In the very, very eloquent words of Mr Jim Butcher (as the wonderful Harry Dresden):
"I am trying to be true to my heart."

And sometimes, I just stop working for 5 minutes and drink my coffee whilst staring off into space and I quote from my hero again:

"It isn't good to hold on too hard to the past. You can't spend your whole life looking back. Not even when you can't see what lies ahead. All you can do is keep on keeping on, and try to believe that tomorrow will be what it should be—even if it isn't what you expected.” ― Jim Butcher, Death Masks