It's been a while since I last wrote a blog post.
This has become a common theme throughout this year. And to be honest it saddens me because I do enjoy the process of sitting down, reflecting on my inner thoughts and sharing them with the world.
Truthfully, my focus has been on other areas of my life taking up much of my energy to the point where I was deciding what isn't a priority and could be left out - writing.
When it comes to time management, there's an underlying factor that's so often overlooked - energy management.
I've just not been doing this as well as I'd like.
In the time since we last spoke, what's happened?
- I went on holiday to Florida for 12 days.
- Drove a pickup truck for the first time - a bright red Dodge RAM.
- Had some major realisations about the direction of my life.
These have contributed to where my mind and head are currently at.
Earlier this year, someone positively described me as "personal development envy" followed by a list of how I was working towards personal development.
When I read this, I couldn't help but think to myself "I'm not being that person". In my eyes, I wasn't someone worthy of being described in the manner above.
The Concept I Frame My Self
It hit home because personal development is a core value of mine.
Do the actions align with the values?
If not, you're out of alignment with your true self.
Realising this was sobering.
I preach the importance of this to others, helping them find fulfilment and become better versions of themselves while not doing the same level of work on myself.
I was neglecting the inner work imperative to my development.
The Daily Debrief
I'm a massive proponent of journaling.
It's been the backbone of my journey over the last 5 years and in recent times, you guessed it, it became less of a priority.
However over the last month, I've pulled my proverbial finger out.
I've refined the process slightly to the following structure which I've been following in the evenings.
- What went well today?
- What do I know could be improved?
- What were my lessons and realisations?
- What's on my mind?
- What's coming up I'm excited for and looking forward to?
The Next Direction
Fundamentally, my thinking has to change.
What got me here isn't going to get me there.
I do have some big goals to achieve this year. The first of which got put into motion last week which I'll be announcing soon (it involves a mountain). Plus another Hyrox is locked in for November - there's some work to do before then.
I have got a newfound excitement for what's coming up ☺
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Speak soon!