I had someone unsubscribe to my newsletter saying that there were not enough "new" tips. I had to chuckle. Isn’t that the truth? We are all looking for the new idea that will fix unworkable lives. That’s why we are fascinated with pinterest and the new visual ideas. Or magazines with their beautiful layouts. And self help books promising they can change your life.
In my weekly tips and blog posts I like to share new things I have learned.
But new things aren’t what we need. We need to take action. We have knowledge at our finger tips through the internet, phones and books. I know, it’s not as easy to do something than it is to read about someone else doing something
I have an Implement file folder of things I thought would be good to do in my life. I look through it every week or so.
Before you search for that next new idea, how about taking action on one you already know?
I agree that we need to implement the strategies we already know, but…maybe people still feel they need to keep finding new ideas because they feel like the haven’t found that one thing that just clicks with them. Everyone’ lives and personalities and household needs are different. I know that my philosophy is to find some ways to adapt the things I’ve liked into things that will also work for me.
SO true! I love your lists – and find myself doing about half of them… which is why I appreciate that they are short and doable (should I ever be that organized).
Thanks. Don’t be put off but let that person encourage you to persevere with SHORT to-dos for the rest of us!
I have a pocket folder with page protectors in it where I can put magazine articles, recipes and lists of different things I want to learn, do, read, long for, etc. I go through it every week or so when I file at my desk.
I find looking at your site calming and encouraging and, indeed, I am a big fan of Pinterest. My spirit is inspired by such sites. I admit, they are a quick fix when I am about my day. Seeing all the creativity going on out there gets me motivated.
So, thank you for adding to the inspiration!
We are addicted to the immediate! I myself can see an idea, pin it , and move on to the next great , eye catching , blurb. The challenge is not to find them because new ideas are everywhere. Anyone can file things away and give them a thumbs up! The real work begins when we stop finding and saving all these life changing ideas and implement them into our lives. But wait! That requires actual effort! That would require us to s l o w down and lean on a thought process that is , at least for me, a bit rusty. No matter how much time I spend with all my “technology”, I am never so happy, or feel more internal satisfaction, as when I take the time to implement and accomplish a new task that requires physical effort. That’s when I can stand back and bask in the feeling that only comes from DOING it! 😉
March 12 — Monday morning — my one thing
to accomplish:
make certain that all the clocks are set for Daylight Time! AND check the batteries in the smoke alarms and carbon dioxide detectors and the newly acquired weather alert radio. This “to do” could save a life(and I feel empowered by it).
when i clicked on the email link to your website i was thinking “oh no, not another new idea. my brain is already full of all the old ides and i don’t know if i can remember another one.” so i was refreshed to see your post.
So glad it was a nice surprise Jan
How did it go Elizabeth?
Yes Angie. We think about the work but forget about the satisfaction we feel.
Thanks Teresa! Love that Dina. What a helpful tip.
Thank you Rosemarie