If you were to look at my refrigerator right now you would see a lot of photos, 4 year old drawings and a race training schedule. Why? Because that is the only way I am consistent with exercising and running. I need something to look at each day and tell me what to do. And then, (my favorite part) when I complete the work out I cross through it with a victorious yellow highlighter.
I'm also a list maker and have been known to add something to my to do list after it has been completed just so I can cross it off. Yes, I know I'm a little weird!
My friend Sara recently started the Storyline Productivity schedule by Donald Miller. She's been telling me about it and how it is helping her with purpose and routine. I first met Sara about 7 years ago while volunteering as a high school leader through our church. What started out as student/leader relationship has grown into a dear friendship. She has challenged and taught me so much over the last several years. I'm always amazed at how relationships work, it doesn't matter your age, season of life or struggle, we ALL have something to offer and can encourage each other to something bigger. Lately I've been challenged to become more purposeful in my daily tasks as I watch her grow and change before my eyes.
My friend Sara recently started the Storyline Productivity schedule by Donald Miller. She's been telling me about it and how it is helping her with purpose and routine. I first met Sara about 7 years ago while volunteering as a high school leader through our church. What started out as student/leader relationship has grown into a dear friendship. She has challenged and taught me so much over the last several years. I'm always amazed at how relationships work, it doesn't matter your age, season of life or struggle, we ALL have something to offer and can encourage each other to something bigger. Lately I've been challenged to become more purposeful in my daily tasks as I watch her grow and change before my eyes.
What's this "Productivity schedule" all about?
In a nutshell, it helps you to plan out and organize your day giving yourself breaks or rewards so it's not just one giant overwhelming day. Often times I start each day without much of a plan. I am by nature a spontaneous person, and don't like rigidity. I have some things nailed down like grocery shopping and nap time for Rogan, but other than that I do what needs to be done and then tend to avoid what I don't want to do (like clean).
In a nutshell, it helps you to plan out and organize your day giving yourself breaks or rewards so it's not just one giant overwhelming day. Often times I start each day without much of a plan. I am by nature a spontaneous person, and don't like rigidity. I have some things nailed down like grocery shopping and nap time for Rogan, but other than that I do what needs to be done and then tend to avoid what I don't want to do (like clean).
Right now for instance, I have "write a post for blog" listed on my schedule. As silly as it sounds, if I don't schedule it, it won't happen! My hope is this will help me to be more purposeful with each thing I want to accomplish and do. A way for me to take action and not just think about what I "should" be doing (this is where GUILT creeps in).
As always I have to extend myself grace because lets face it, some days just don't work out the way we think. For me though, having things written down on paper helps them to
A.) not be so overwhelming
B.) hold me accountable
I wouldn't register for a half marathon and then just "try" and get my workouts in before hand, hoping for the best on race day with 13.1 miles ahead of me. When each day is broken down to achievable tasks then the big number doesn't seem so overwhelming. Same goes with my job (Mom, wife, friend, small business owner), some days are just overwhelming and I lose sight of what really matters. I don't want to float along willy nilly through life hoping for the best. I want to be a good steward of my time and train well for this race of life.
I realize this exact schedule may not be for everyone, it's just what I'm finding helpful to me right now as well as challenging me to be more disciplined. I'm hoping to gain more "want to's" rather than "have to's" and becoming more consistent on the things that really matter in life.
Thanks for reading.
PS... by posting this it will hold me accountable to stick with this longer than a week ;)
As always I have to extend myself grace because lets face it, some days just don't work out the way we think. For me though, having things written down on paper helps them to
A.) not be so overwhelming
B.) hold me accountable
I wouldn't register for a half marathon and then just "try" and get my workouts in before hand, hoping for the best on race day with 13.1 miles ahead of me. When each day is broken down to achievable tasks then the big number doesn't seem so overwhelming. Same goes with my job (Mom, wife, friend, small business owner), some days are just overwhelming and I lose sight of what really matters. I don't want to float along willy nilly through life hoping for the best. I want to be a good steward of my time and train well for this race of life.
I realize this exact schedule may not be for everyone, it's just what I'm finding helpful to me right now as well as challenging me to be more disciplined. I'm hoping to gain more "want to's" rather than "have to's" and becoming more consistent on the things that really matter in life.
Thanks for reading.
PS... by posting this it will hold me accountable to stick with this longer than a week ;)
LOL! I do the same thing...put something on my list AFTER it's done. I justify it by telling myself it should have been there anyway!
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