I was having an off day, today.
Didn’t feel like doing anything.
I had a hard time with my walk this morning. I usually start feeling good and energized after a few minutes… didn’t happen today.
I felt like crap.
I was sort of dragging myself through the day.
I decided, before work, to move forward on a few household issues that needed attention.
I felt like I could handle these even in a crappy state.
The dishes weren’t done.
There was a hole in the wall from a door handle.
The air filter for our AC needs to be replaced.
Oh. And I needed to write an article.
Several of them I didn’t even complete… I just took a step forward.
Dishes got done.
Got a new door stop, and spackle to fill the hole. I’ll likely fill the hole tomorrow.
Forgot the size of the air filter, but I checked it and have it in my phone so I can pick it up on my next trip out.
And I’m nearly done with this article as well.
The results?
I don’t feel amazing.
But I feel significantly better than I did.
Not a stunning win immediately… but a small win right now and one I suspect will continue to build over time.
All these tasks were relatively small things that were right in front of me. Several of them have been ignored repeatedly.
There is always some work to be done right now.
It’s useful to have a few ideas of simple tasks that are right in front of you that can be completed when you have time or when you really need a win… no matter how small.
Most of the time it isn’t the one thing that will give you financial freedom, amazing relationships, or incredible youthfulness and good health.
Frequently it is just a small step forward.
But small steps build up over time.
Keep your sword sharp, Stoic.
Ben