Day 1 - Flipping the script

It would be easy for me to celebrate what I have achieved, though I make no excuses for my short-comings. It takes hard work to achieve goals when you set them high. That said, I am flipping the script today. Waking up earlier will make things easier. Getting to bed earlier will make waking up earlier easier. That is the key to balancing my schedule.

Yesterday I engaged in an activity that I feel is very necessary and long overdue. Plugging my daily life into a calendar is a humbling practice. It is honest. It really demonstrates just how much 'free time' one has. In truth, when I added up all the time I need to spend on work, commute, and daily routine tasks, I was quite shocked how little time I actually have for anything beyond my daily commitments. It turns out, that I really only have two hours between working and parenting, and those two hours are gobbled up by the kids.

This is a good thing. It is honest. The truth is a good thing. While I could be down and frustrated with the lack of time, I can now chart a realistic course forward with the time I actually have and not stress as much. Over-commitment can be a massive source of stress, and it is something I have struggled with in the past. Going forward I will use the time I have to do what is most important. This blog is important. It has been a source of sanity for me as I attempt to gain traction.

I definitely recommend pairing a calendar with some honesty. Let's see how this helps me get through the next 40 days... 

... oh right... I increased the challenge to 40 days. No sugar, no alcohol, no video games. Let's do this.

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