It’s hard to believe that 38 posts and 38 days ago, I created this stretch goal for myself to take time every night to do what I love to do. Write. I knew the goal would be challenging. I knew it would be a stretch. That was the intention. To force myself to take time for me.
The overwhelming majority of the days, the writing has been fun. There were some days when it felt more like work and less like fun. And several days (or most days), I’ve been so exhausted that I have found myself nodding off while typing. This is a clear opportunity for improvement…trying to find time to write, but before 10pm.
When I think about what has been most challenging in writing this 40 to 40 series, it has probably been the pressure I put on myself to put good, quality product out into the internet universe. I’m not sure if I’m doing that, but I’m trying. Several of you have asked what my process is in determining my content. Every night, when I sit down to write, I think about how I’m feeling and I reflect on my day. Some days I feel more serious and turn inward. Some days I am full of laughter and lightheartedness. Whichever it is, that is what comes out in my writing.
One of the things I’ve loved the most about taking the time to do this series is my growth in being more present in the moments of each day. I’m not perfect and I still have opportunity here, but knowing I will be sitting down at the end of each day and reflecting provides a higher level of motivation to pay attention. If there was one thing I could share with you, that would be it. Take the time to pay attention. Take the time to be more present.
Take. The. Time.
Be Present.
You’ll be surprised by what you experience.
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