It’s been an interesting time in my life. There have been a number of ups and downs. Achievements and setbacks. And I’ve been trying to sort through it all.
We all struggle, from time to time, to keep a grip on everything. On figuring out how to get a handle. And so, I’m taking a from-scratch approach. This is baseline, and everything after is movement.
We’ll see where it takes us.
When you plan, you’re often told to plan for the future. The distance. What you want to achieve later on.
But what about today? Are you giving that any thought? Or are you just coasting.
For a freelancer, it’s easy to make time to work. What’s harder is separating work from personal life.
It’s important to leave time for both.
As we are aware, time is our most precious resource. A lot of the time I spend in contemplation is about how to maximize the effectiveness of time spent. How do I maintain systems that encourage me to focus on the work that I want to do.
I fail most of the time. Spectacularly. And that’s okay. It’s good to fail. As long as you don’t give up.
You’ll get another shot, and another, and another. If you can just pick yourself up afterwards.
Lately it’s been a lot of travel for work. Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York. There and back again.
We quite frequently just throw spaghetti at the wall to see what sticks. I can’t help but wonder, though…
Is there a better way?
Each and every system is based on previous innovations. How we live our daily lives, what we we eat, use, leave behind. Every aspect of a system, and we don’t typically question it.
There are those that do. Those who see the world differently. How things could be better. How performance could be improved.
And yet, with the exception of perhaps the cell phone, we’ve been doing everything much the same since the advent of the computer.
So, then… What comes next?
We sometimes let ourselves get so overwhelmed by the choices that we have to make that we… don’t.
We don’t choose. Which they say is a kind of choice. But it isn’t. Not really. It’s stagnation.
And if you stagnate, then you’re really just letting the world pass you by.
We’ve done this before, but there comes a time when we have to buckle down and do the important work. Each and every day that passes, we’re facing the pressing question of how to spend our time.
It’s easy enough to fill our days with things that keep us busy. And we seem to be busy all the time.
But so many of us don’t accomplish anything. So that brings up the question: Are you being productive? Or just keeping yourself busy.
It is important to prioritize the important work and regularly focus on completing it. However, it is not uncommon to fall into the trap of procrastination and neglect important tasks.
In order to overcome procrastination and stay productive, it is important to prioritize tasks, set realistic goals, and break them down into smaller, more manageable tasks.
Creating a daily to-do list and using time management techniques can help prioritize tasks and ensure that you stay on track.
It is also important to eliminate distractions and maintain a routine. Establish a dedicated workspace where you can be focused, minimize interruptions, and create a productive environment.
Additionally, taking breaks and practicing mindfulness can help you stay focused and refreshed.
Stay updated with the latest industry trends and advancements in your field.
Take part in workshops, attend webinars, or read books to expand your knowledge and skills.
Doing so will not only make you more effective in your current role but also open up opportunities for growth.
Michael's Musings 