Open Your Window
Ever since I was a little child, I noticed that my mother had a habit of opening windows every morning, even during winter. Even though it was shockingly chilling at first, it felt good to let the fresh air in.
That's exactly how it feels when we open up our minds to new perspectives. Our minds are designed to follow the same pattern, to reserve energies for more important tasks. So encountering a new approach can feel a bit chilly at first. But just like that first breath of winter air, a little discomfort can lead to a powerful awakening.
Both my best friend and my husband are great planners. They live by their physical planners. "Introverts," I thought, dismissing their method as outdated. After all, I had my "superior" digital system – everything synced across devices, accessible anywhere, never at risk of loss (thanks, cloud!). ☁️
But last year, curiosity got the better of me. What's the worst that could happen? Especially when my friend Joy Zhao, Ph.D, PCC offered me a free full focus planner. "Try it first before you buy”.
Let's just say it didn't take long for those five additional quarterly planners to arrive on my doorstep. Now, that planner goes everywhere with me.
Here's what learned:
Open the Window: You never know what you'll like until you try it. Stepping outside your comfort zone can lead to unexpected benefits.
Timing is Everything: Just like nature, growth has its seasons. Joy had been suggesting planners to me for years, but last year was my time to embrace the idea.
It's Never Too Late: Don't dwell on missed opportunities - I could have easily blamed myself "why didn't I try this earlier?", but I understand, "The best time to plant a tree was 10 years ago. The second-best time is now."
Open your window, let the fresh air in.
