How easily can your life be put on hold? The unexpected happens. For us, this month we had an out of town funeral. It could be an illness or house troubles or a host of other things that all mean you cannot follow your normal schedule and must adjust at a moment’s notice. So, how easily can you react? If you have simplified your life and keep up with the daily details, then it should be easier to quickly step out of your routine.
For me, one key is to be a digital as possible. My bills, classes, and projects mostly take place on my laptop. So, I can leave quickly without having to put too many of my obligations on hold.
The other key is to do what you can when you can. For example, if you have 15 minutes while you are waiting for the water to boil, then go ahead and unload the dishwasher. If you are on the phone for a nice long chat with a friend, then fold clothes. By doing things with little chunks of time, you (1) free up the large blocks of time and (2) never have as many daily details staring you in the face.
And, for the 99% of the days that nothing unusual happens? You have lots of free time for fun!
Friday, September 12, 2008
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