I've always liked the idea of having a routine review process. I have friends who do an end-of-day review or sit down each week, month, or quarter and review a series of questions to better understand the progress they are (or sometimes aren't) making in getting the things that are important to them done..
This makes so much sense to me, yet I've struggled to do it successfully and consistently. It's almost as though my brain eschews building that type of order for the more familiar feeling of, well, chaos.
The chaos is loud these days, and it's far from comfortable.
To try and reduce the noise, I'm dusting off my Daily Review Journal in Day One, which I haven't touched regularly since 2022, and giving it another go. I'm committing to two weeks starting today. I'll share more in the next newsletter.
Remember all that talk about resolutions earlier this month? How's it going?
According to Strava, maker of cycling and hiking apps, January 19th was quit day.
From Inc Magazine:
"Research conducted by Strava using over 800 million user-logged activities in 2019 predicts the day most people are likely to give up on their New Year's Resolution is January 19. (Strava calls it "Quitter's Day.")"
If you're feeling like the resolution you created is slipping away, know that you aren't alone. Resolutions are fun to make, but much harder to actually turn into a reality over time.
I delved into my thinking around how to make a resolution stick in this blog post I wrote in 2023:
"Change from the resolution mindset to a habit-building one. If you're trying to do something this year, take it in small increments, make a plan you can realistically follow, celebrate your wins, and give yourself grace when you miss the workout or don't write in your journal like you wanted. It happens, don't let that be an excuse for giving up on something important."
You've got this. You don't need to give up on something important to you; you just need to look at it differently.
Humans have been sailing the oceans for thousands of years, but we've only been navigating those same waters for roughly 700 years. Intentionality in life begins with charting a course, whether you're a brave explorer seeking a new home, a passage to some mythical land, or someone trying to manage the challenges of a successful career, a fruitful hobby, and strong and loving relationships with family and friends.
Your journal can be an essential part of navigating life, much like a captain's log. It's a way to see where you've been, where you are now, and where you're heading. As I'm so fond of saying, your story matters, start writing it down today. Doing so may help you find your way.
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