Blog #537: Work the Window

Landing in my email…

Dear Shawn,

I set next day goals before bed, but the next day comes and goes and my goals remain undone. Why do I even set them? It’s discouraging.

Any suggestions?

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My response:

Dear “Next Day”…

I’ve lived this challenge 1,000 days…but I think I’m onto a secret that works.

I work the window.

I’ve discovered that my day has a 4-hour window (8:00 – noon) where my brain power and energy shine brighter than at any other time of the day.

During my window, I don’t let myself get random about my day.

It’s in this four-hour period that I delete momentum busters and let self-discipline grow bold. I go after my BIGGIES. The things my “Procrastination” tends to fall in love with are not allowed to hang out at the “Window.”

I stick with me.

Want to accomplish more of what goes undone?

Find your window.
Work your biggies.

I hope this helps.

With gratitude for you reading…

S.
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A little extra this week…

There are three simple things I do that have invisible powers.

They have the power to energize the rest of my day…and the earlier I do them, the more powerful their effect has on my whole day:

1. I pound H2O. I have a 100-ounce bottle that gets filled up every night.
2. I get on the floor and stretch. I don’t like doing it…until after I do it.
3. I read from a book that inspires my brain. It helps me feel my “WOW!“

If I do these things early in the day…
I move through the rest of the day with a lot more vitality.

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I hope I added a little extra positive to your walk today.

S.