Planning for tomorrow based on yesterday’s information
Hi folks,
Here’s an example of a ’slice’ of a day….
8AM….Making Breakfast….I’m groggy, grumpy, stiff, and hungry(sounds
like 4 of the 7 dwarfs)….my muscles are stiff/achy, by brain won’t
focus(doesn’t want to), and there’s a gnawing hollow feeling in my
stomach….this is a classic smoking moment….or I can do some stretching
to ease my muscles, some deep breathing to clear my head, and eat something
proper for breakfast to take care of my stomach. Maybe all of that will
help with the grumpy.
If this was one of your ’slices’, then you’ll probably encounter it on most
mornings. However, the difference is that now you have some information you
can take with you tomorrow as you go into the kitchen. Write yourself a
note tonight and put it at the entrance to the kitchen. Something like this:
Good Morning Sunshine (or whatever is suitable for you),
This morning is like most others… you’re groggy, grumpy, stiff,
and hungry. While you’re waiting for the water to boil, stand against the
wall and do some simple stretching. Deep breath while you stretch. Eat a
proper breakfast. Then go brush and rinse.
Have a nice day (or whatever you’d like to read in a note from yourself).
(signed .. you)
This is going to prepare you to be alert to the event that’s happening,
aware of what your body is needing, and what reasonable responses you can
provide. This time it’s your choice, not some auto pilot who always pointed
toward a cigarette. Try that tomorrow and tell us what you notice that’s
different about how “Making Breakfast” plays out. Try and do the same with
some other ’slices’ that you know will be part of tomorrow. Give it a try
and see if you don’t feel in control.
Steve