Two Tricks for Overcoming That "I'm Not Getting Enough Done" Feeling
Do you move through your day and sometimes still feel like you aren’t getting enough accomplished?
I know the feeling well, and that is why there are two things that I do to help motivate and satisfy my need to see progress.
They are:
Journaling. Journaling can be both motivating and therapeutic. It is a way you can get out of your head what you were thinking and place it somewhere else. Whether you are new to journaling or do it regularly, here are some things to try … and the best part, there’s no right or wrong way to journal.
Automatic writing - Set a timer for a certain amount of time (you can start small, like 5 or 10 minutes) and then write whatever comes to mind in that time.
Writing what happened in your day – This can be your situation, thoughts or impressions.
Asking a question you would like an answer to - Think about your question, then write what comes to you and let that flow on paper. Picture the answer coming not from your head, but from the center of your body.
Writing about dreams – These can be both literal dreams or dreams you have for your life.
Reread your entries from the past few days – As you review, underline any insights or information that strikes you and write about that.
Insight and Celebration Calendar. This is a method I created. You’ll need a weekly and monthly calendar. Here’s how it works:
On the weekly calendar, split each day into two areas - one for your intentions for the day and one for what you are proud of when the day is done. Fill this out accordingly.
For the monthly calendar, write any item that you think is noteworthy to record. This can be either something that happened that you are proud of, something accomplished, or an insight that you have had.
I’m very surprised when I look back at the end of my month regarding how much I've actually accomplished, either recognizing things I did or seeing how much I grew as a person. This process will help you keep track of what is most meaningful, see how far you have come, and, most importantly, celebrate you!