As a textbook Virgo 1, this lack of direction is unsettling. The fact that I can not innately envision the end result of life's next chapter is restricting my ability to plan for said outcome, and therefore giving me nothing tangible to work with and making me feel like a crazy person.
In an attempt to relieve some of this desire to control and micromanage, I've decided to simplify, in hopes that by clearing up the clutter in my life I will clear up my mind and gain some perspective on this little "crisis" of mine.
I have been intrigued by Leo Babauta's 72 Ideas to Simply Your Life list for a while now. I've gone so far as to tell myself that one day I would print it out and give a few of them a try. Well in today's world, or at least in my today's world, "telling myself" that I will do something "one day" is nothing more than a well intended thought. I need to motivate myself into action, so I've given myself a challenge.
The Challenge:
Implement the 72 ideas into my life by the New Year (2011). Completing 1-2 a day. I challenge anyone and everyone to complete this challenge along with me and share your thoughts, reactions, struggles, and successes here.
Tomorrow: Idea #1 (Make a list of your top 4 - 5 important things)
As a list loving Virgo, this may just be the beginning of my list completion journey...
72? Are you kidding? I can't even accomplish the simple task of doing my laundry, or going to the bank, or washing dishes! (Wow, I sound like a slob.) I am ALL for you accomplishing 72 tasks in 2.5 months. You, of all people, CAN do it! You're amazing. And I'm thrilled to be able to watch this explosion of action.
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Tam