It may not seem ‘smart’ to some to know that I’m spending the 14th evening before I turn 40, propped up in bed with my laptop, working at 11:00PM. But, in fact, it is! When I embarked on this ‘countdown’ I declared that I would be letting go of plans and going more with the flow. One of the things I have discovered is that I am more productive at certain times of the day.
There is scientific evidence out there (somewhere – I’m not looking it up at this hour so you can feel free to do so) that supports my findings. While I have known intellectually that there are times of day when I am more creative, focused, distracted, peppy, etc., I have still tried to ‘force’ myself to produce according to a schedule. THIS is what I have been learning… to let go and listen to my body. Rest when I need to rest. Work at peak focus and creativity times, regardless of the time of day or night.
Working from home as I have for the past 13 years, I have become quite accustomed to monitoring my own output and managing my daily routine but only lately have I stopped putting pressure on myself to work and play according to societal norms. These days I pick up groceries at 2PM, walk at 4PM, have meetings in the morning, write after the kids go to bed, spending Sundays writing speeches… wait… that sounds scheduled!!! Argh! Seriously, this NEW schedule is one that finds me in balance – in tune with the universal flow of energy and the results speak for themselves.
As I embrace my potential, I am in flow… I am doing what works for me and that means working smart!
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