By Ahsan
The way your day goes can really be unpredictable. Sometimes you have an ordinary day where it's all about work and no play, and other times you're on a mission, like shopping for someone's birthday gift.
“Great days add up to great weeks, and that starts off great months and a great year ahead.” B A
Depending on what happens during the day, you may feel like the day went well or not so well.
In fact, one of the most popular phrases we hear from folks that meet us is “how is your day going?” Of course, the answer to that question can and should be it is going great if you understand how to make every day a great day.
Think about this, even people that you would think should have a great day everyday may not be living their life this way. Tragically, we see this a lot when we hear about famous people. They have it all, money, fame, friends and adoration. You might like to look up the 1970s heart-throb David Cassidy. He had it all. A TV Show, a music career and all the trimmings. When he passed away, his daughter said his last words were “so much time wasted.”
So here is a set of ideas that you can try and see if they work for you:
First off, when you wake up in the morning, take a few moments to simply say to yourself that you intend to have a great day. The power of setting your intentions will shield you from minor setbacks and annoyances that indeed pop up for all of us. Let's say someone is rude to you or you are late for an appointment because of traffic. Instead of letting these things disturb you and your intention, you simply recall your intention and let these minor annoyances slip off your back like water on a duck.
Next, after your intention is set, list two or three things you want to get done today: high payoff activities for your work or business or family. In one sense, when we are productive, we often feel fulfilled. So, rather than just perform work expected on any given day, try to identify a few things that will be really impactful. Maybe it is calling a client or perhaps doing some marketing for new clients, or it is cooking a great meal for the family instead of the usual same old.
While you are at it, you can also add in one thing you will do later in the day that is just for you. Maybe you want to go for a bike ride, or call an old friend, or watch a show on TV or whatever floats your boat. The idea here is to do something that gives you personal joy and happiness. Too often, we forget to do this and then wonder why we are not having a good day.
So far, you may notice I am asking you to set your intentions, identify a few activities that relate to your practical responsibilities to others in life, identify one activity that is just for your personal amusement and, in a sense, to do all of this before you jump out of bed in the morning.
This could be the best three minutes you will spend all day!
And here is the final tip: mainly for the keeners, the dreamers, the achievers and the Sea-Hawks!
Check-in several times a day to see how you are feeling and performing.
What does this mean?
Are you feeling relaxed and happy?
You should because that was your intention in the morning. If not, go inward and give yourself a pep-talk.
Are you feeling productive?
You should because you identified a few things to check off as done and even set aside something just for you. If not, work on your tasks with a feeling of gratitude for having the health to do it and make sure you schedule your personal fun item before the clock runs out and you get too tired.
All work and no play make Jack and Jill dull and sporadically happy. Every day is a great day if you intend to make it so, fill it with a bit of productivity and something that blows your hair back.
Actions:
Do the above every day: your morning should begin before your jump out of bed. 180 seconds is all it takes.
Make a list of High Pay Off Activities to refer to. You know what they are, but a list can concentrate your focus on ideas.
Make another list of your hobbies, joys and whimsical dreams. This can be very helpful to remind you that life is indeed short and putting off your personal pleasures means you lived a few days when you could have lived them all.
It’s never too late. Start now and make every day a great day!
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