If you have some disappointment with not achieving all you wanted to this year, it's time for a reset!
This quote struck me as a reminder that we can shift our perspective to become engaged with our dreams, desires or goals:
"Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. But today is a gift, and that is why it’s called the present." Quote Origin unknown*
The idea is that you need to focus on this day, this moment. It's been given to you to live, find joy, achieve more, and grasp happiness.
Try this: Today is Your Gift
The element of excitement about achieving something can often be derailed by pushing off things until "tomorrow." Yet, tomorrow is a mystery, as the quote says. If today is our gift, here's an idea:
- Step out into nature - use your senses of smell, vision, touch, and hearing to bolster your creativity
- Choose a "fun" activity, something childlike - color, draw, play ball or try a new recipe
- Take a long lunch with a friend or family member - pick a new restaurant or try a different item on the menu than your usual choice
- Meditate or sit quietly for 5-10 minutes - breathe deeply and then jot down ideas that pop into your mind
While embracing how important it is to "seize the day," it's as easy as using a fun activity to bust through doubt or worry. And hopefully it makes you smile when getting back on the "to do" list!
*Quote Origin, https://quoteinvestigator.medium.com/past-is-history-future-is-mystery-1775744f60f4#