
(Just Like) Starting Over
May 4, 2009It might sound weird, but John Lennon’s “(Just Like) Starting Over” was playing again and again in my head this weekend because that’s how I felt about what I was doing: taking the time to be with myself (not with my “Darling”) for positive changes. I didn’t fly away – I stayed home with this wonderful guide:
Zen Habits: Are Your Days Crazy? Take Control
One of the articles linked from there is helpful in making my life less overwhelmed. I should read this every day until it becomes a habit:
Zen Habits: How NOT to Multitask – Work Simpler and Saner
Based on my idea of a perfect day, I set a morning routine. I included “MIT”:
Zen Habits: Purpose Your Day: Most Important Task (MIT)
I won’t take the “all or nothing” approach. I will regularly review how I’m doing, evaluate what’s working and what’s not, and make adjustments. My motto for this year is “Stop perfecting. Start bettering.“
