All the Small Things
That seems to be the theme of my life right now. Queue the theme music. Okay, that probably shouldn’t be my theme music, it’s just what came into my head while writing…
But, seriously, I have been focused on the small things (and I don’t just mean these guys, although they do take a lot of focus), lately. Michael Hyatt talks a lot about people going through various “seasons” in our lives. I seem to be in a season where I am focused on improving myself and looking forward to what’s next.
What’s Next?
I have no idea. I’m trying to figure that out. Two years ago, I thought I had a ten year plan. Now I’m not so sure. Here’s what I do know, though:
I want to be the best ME that I can be when I get there!
As I look ahead into the dark ether of the future and try to divine what it holds for me, the one thing I know, and the one thing that this particular season of my life seems to be about, is that I want to be better when I get there than I am now.
- A better husband
- A better father
- A better designer
- A better employee
- In better health
- Making better use of my time
- You get the idea.
And this brings me back to the “small things” or maybe small steps. I’m finally discovering for myself the benefit of taking small steps towards large goals.
So what are these small steps?
Writing this, right now, is one of those small steps. I have set a goal to start writing everyday. My initial goal is to write 250 words a day. Anyone who writes will tell you that really isn’t much, but it’s a start. I’m trying to make the barrier to writing as small as possible so that I can build a habit. Once I have the habit, I can increase the amount. And sometimes (like this post) I’ll write a lot more than my minimum 250 words.
I also want to improve my morning routine. Okay, I actually need to develop one from the start. So, I am working on getting up a little earlier to give myself time and develop my routine. If I just started trying to get up an hour earlier right away, I know it would never work. This morning (see the note below), I got up 20 minutes earlier and was able to exercise for 15-20 minutes. It isn’t much, but it is sustainable.
When I have spare time, I’m trying spend that time reading blogs or books that will help me improve myself in some way instead of getting on Facebook. It’s not much, but like everything else, every little bit makes a difference. I’m happy to turn even a little previously wasted time into productive time.
NOTE: I wrote this a month or more ago meaning to publish it and never did. I found it today and it doesn’t actually seem finished, it kind of just ends, but I still like it, agree with it, and am trying to continue on this path. So here it is.