Gratitude Focus: Inspired Work Days

Reflection/Why I’m Grateful:

I’ve had those days where I’m almost operating on inspiration alone, and today was one of them. I had so much to get done for the course I’m designing and for the week ahead at the bank. I got up early, stayed focused, and knocked out a lot from my list. I keep an electronic to-do list, but I also write things on a whiteboard in my office. That way, when I’m pacing or walking in and out, I see what needs to get done and keep it top of mind. I also look out to the next week and systematically work through tasks, checking them off as I go. I’m incredibly grateful for these inspired workdays—what I call deep work days—and today was certainly one of them.

 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans.”
— Proverbs 16:3

What practices help you create space for your own inspired work days?

Question for Reflection

 

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