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Episode 37. Being Intentional With Our Time Using Theme Days, Part 1
We begin this two-part series on theme days with a quote from The Lazy Genius…
“No time is free—all time gets spent. So be intentional as to how you spend it.”
It’s with this quote in mind that I wanted to introduce you to something that has been so helpful for me, theme days.
If the concept of theme days is new to you, a quick explanation: creating theme days is about giving each important task and everything that matters to us, a place in our schedules, so that we don’t have to spend our time worried about when we are going to do that thing.
By planning how we are going to spend our time, we won’t end up reacting to the urgent and instead, living in more presence and peace…and who doesn’t want more of that?!
So where to start? On the podcast, our conversation today started with our thoughts. Why? Because that’s where it all begins.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t have enough time….I am overwhelmed…I am stressed….When will I ever get it done?”
All of us! Myself included. But what if we stopped and asked ourselves if those thoughts were serving us. Are they helpful? Am I getting more done by telling myself I don’t have enough time?
What if instead of just responding to what’s urgent, we made a plan. And that plan is based on what actually matters to you. Not just what needs done right now, but what is important in YOUR life. Decide what matters, and work back from there.
When you know what is important and you make a plan for it, then not as much will be urgent! Isn’t that what we all want?
You won’t need to obsess over when you will do the most important things, since you already have a plan for them. Does this blow your mind too?
This week, your homework is to think about how you want to spend your days! And what are your thoughts and are they serving you? Take notice this week of your thoughts and I will see you back here next week with Part 2 of this conversation!!
Resources from this episode:
Work and Play with Nancy Ray: Theme Days: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/168-theme-days/id1460851854?i=1000579307228
Grab Your Free Holiday Rhythms Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63474a6af60a3ebbf7085005
Customizable Rhythms Templates: Not only will you get 5 templates to customize to fit your life (home, mom life, work, health, digital) but also step by step instructions and coaching via email from me! I'll talk you through WHY creating rhythms matters and HOW to do it for your own life. Buy them here!
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We begin this two-part series on theme days with a quote from The Lazy Genius…
“No time is free—all time gets spent. So be intentional as to how you spend it.”
It’s with this quote in mind that I wanted to introduce you to something that has been so helpful for me, theme days.
If the concept of theme days is new to you, a quick explanation: creating theme days is about giving each important task and everything that matters to us, a place in our schedules, so that we don’t have to spend our time worried about when we are going to do that thing.
By planning how we are going to spend our time, we won’t end up reacting to the urgent and instead, living in more presence and peace…and who doesn’t want more of that?!
So where to start? On the podcast, our conversation today started with our thoughts. Why? Because that’s where it all begins.
Have you ever caught yourself thinking, “I don’t have enough time….I am overwhelmed…I am stressed….When will I ever get it done?”
All of us! Myself included. But what if we stopped and asked ourselves if those thoughts were serving us. Are they helpful? Am I getting more done by telling myself I don’t have enough time?
What if instead of just responding to what’s urgent, we made a plan. And that plan is based on what actually matters to you. Not just what needs done right now, but what is important in YOUR life. Decide what matters, and work back from there.
When you know what is important and you make a plan for it, then not as much will be urgent! Isn’t that what we all want?
You won’t need to obsess over when you will do the most important things, since you already have a plan for them. Does this blow your mind too?
This week, your homework is to think about how you want to spend your days! And what are your thoughts and are they serving you? Take notice this week of your thoughts and I will see you back here next week with Part 2 of this conversation!!
Resources from this episode:
Work and Play with Nancy Ray: Theme Days: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/168-theme-days/id1460851854?i=1000579307228
Grab Your Free Holiday Rhythms Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63474a6af60a3ebbf7085005
Customizable Rhythms Templates: Not only will you get 5 templates to customize to fit your life (home, mom life, work, health, digital) but also step by step instructions and coaching via email from me! I'll talk you through WHY creating rhythms matters and HOW to do it for your own life. Buy them here!