Flashback Friday – DUH!

Even though I’m doing the “OneWord365” thing, this still helps me on a daily basis to get things done. Maybe it will work for you too.

I’m a list maker. No way around it. And most of the time, most of the things get done. Usually the ones that are most important. Or at least the ones with deadlines looming. I’m getting better about meeting deadlines. In this business, you have to be.

However there was a time when my favorite thing about deadlines was the “whooshing” sound they make rushing by.

I’ve done the goal setting thing, the resolution thing, the do it and reward yourself thing and failed at all of them. I want to share what works for me. It’s a little thing called DUH!

D – Do it first or as close as humanly possible.

U – Understand it may be inconvenient and/or difficult and do it anyway.

H- Hurray, celebrate! You did it!

Here’s why it works for me. There isn’t much worse than going to bed with things that needed to be done still needing to be done. The guilt robs me of sleep and I lay there berating myself for not getting things done. By applying “D”, I don’t have to dread doing it or the results of not doing it.

The “U” also reminds me it may not be fun. For example, exercise. Not fun but definitely got to be done.

My favorite is the “H”. We should celebrate our accomplishments everyday. No matter how small they are.

I’d love to take credit for this little system but just can’t. I found it on Margie Lawson’s website. She doesn’t have this up any longer but there are some other good things there so head over and check it out.

Now, apply as needed:–)

 

My One Word

Now that the new year has sprung, many of us are considering resolutions and goals along with just how to reach them, Just like everyone else, I have so many things I want to accomplish this year and I’ve thought about setting goals and making resolutions but since that didn’t really work for me last year, I’m trying something different in 2014.

One Word 365

Check it out, see what you think.

Thing is, you don’t pick your word lightly. You have to ponder it, let it sorta pick you.  I’ve been pondering words for about a week now and have settled on one that speaks to me. Anyone want to guess what it is?

No, it’s not chocolate though that’s a very good word.

This year, my word is STRIVE!

To exert oneself vigorously, try hard.

To make strenuous efforts toward any goal.

To contend in opposition, battle or any conflict, compete.

To struggle vigorously, as in opposition or resistance.

There are many things I’m going to strive toward this year, not only as a writer but in my personal life. Some things I’ll be sharing here, so no one will ever know about but me.

So, I encourage each of you, find your word for the year and see what happens.

My One Word