“Don’t spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have, was once among the things only hoped for.” – Greek Philosopher Epicurus
I was reminded recently by reading my journal from five years ago, how I used to write down three things every day as an awareness tool:
- What I really, really want to happen today.
- What my best moment was from yesterday.
- What have I been telling myself lately?
When I think about what I really, really want more than anything right now, it is to find peace with my own productivity. I naturally pressure myself about almost everything. Sometimes I think it’s a good thing because it makes me more productive. Sometimes I think I’m just driving myself crazy slowly with this behavior!
What is the proper or needed amount that we each should produce everyday? Do we need to have “something to show” for each day of our lives? What do you think? Can you give me advice about how you have found peace with your own productivity?
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I was hoping you had the answer. No, I don’t. I always feel like I come up short in productivity. As a writer, I’m suppose to write every day and see the fruits of my labor. But lately, as I venture into new revenue producing areas, I find myself missing my daily writing goals. I’m searching for that peace in meeting small goals each day. But, it’s hard. Nope… I’m desperately seeking that peace.
HI Gayle:
The only thing that seems to sometimes work for me is tell myself everyday: “I did my very best and that’s all I can do.” and then let it go. I make a list of what I hope to do tomorrow, and then go fix dinner.
I want to find better methods of self-acceptance in this regard. Becoming a writer really showed me how hard I am on myself!
Laura Lee