The Christmas season is right around the corner.
Perfect day to look at the weeks ahead and get organized.
I’ll admit, looking at my calendar and to-do list, I’m feeling overwhelmed. And when my schedule gets a little too full, I get cranky, anxious and more than a little irritable.
I love Christmas. I want a December that is joyful. Fun. Filled with the Christmas spirit. But that goes out the window when I can’t find a parking spot at the mall, am late to an event or struggle to find the perfect gift for a loved one.
I’m thinking I could use a little something-something to take the edge off. Keep me sane. Calm. And allow me to enjoy the holiday season.
Tempting…… but no. Not that.
A Smart Little Time Management Tool
A few years ago, I came across a very clever idea that may be just what I need.
It’s a small habit that comes from a time management book called 18 Minutes by Peter Bregman.
The habit is simple. Every hour, pause. Ask yourself 2 questions:
Am I doing what I most need to be doing right now?
Am I being who I most want to be right now?
It only takes a minute. Two if I’m off track.
Trying it Out
I tried this out a couple of years ago. But I couldn’t make it work. Kept forgetting about it.
Recently I recommended this tool to a client. Got me thinking maybe I should give it another whirl.
This time I have the perfect way to embed it into my daily routine.
There’s a chrome extension I’ve been using for another habit. I can add this. Schedule the reminder. And a unobtrusive reminder pops up every hour all day long.
So far…..
I’ve been trying it for a few days now. I’m prone to ignore it more than I should, so a bit of a learning curve.
I’m also experimenting with the timing. Maybe 2 hours would work better?
Still figuring out the details.
I’m optomistic. And I can see that if I keep it up, this might help ensure this Christmas season really is “the most wonderful time of the year”.
