Day 3,194

Growth:

Over coffee this morning a friend shared how he keeps a Decision Journal for work. Each time he and the leadership team make a decision they write it down, work through what they hope to accomplish, identify potential challenges, and any other useful notes. In six months after the decision they go back to the journal and compare their notes to reality.

I’ve heard of this strategy before, but I haven’t talked with anyone who has followed through on it to this level. As he shared his experiences with it I couldn’t help but wonder how much this practice could help me in the future. Definitely worth practicing!

Appreciation:

It was raining and cloudy as I drove to Eau Claire this morning. It was dreary and foggy as I went to Menomonie for a meeting. The clouds were just as dark as I went back to Eau Claire. The monotonous rhythm of the windshield wipers were hypnotic as I drove for an hour and a half lulled me almost to sleep. Even now as I blog I’m serenaded by the raindrops falling outside my bedroom window.

In days gone by I’d stay awake just out of spite rather than succumb to tiredness. Today I’m making the right call. I’m writing my blog from bed. I’ve got my book on my nightstand, and I’ve already said good night to the boys. As soon as I’m done typing I’m picking up my book for a chapter or two and then heading off to sleep. Sometimes I need to remember to take a cue from nature and get some extra rest.

Presence:

As I wrapped up the fiction I’ve been reading my breath was almost taken away by the surprise ending! Gavin never gave me any warning about a very dramatic U turn the story was about to take as it concluded. Honestly, I wish I would have watching my heart and breathing rates as I finished it, it was a nail biter!

I am such a fan of how well told stories can pull us in so completely and get our emotions moving.

Thanks!!!