Planning my week with zones
| lifeI think IBM's Think!Fridays are a great idea. It's like zoning a day
for a particular purpose. I tend to treat my Think!Fridays as
mini-Hack Days, using the time to sit down and code something I'd been
meaning to write for a while. It's a lot of fun, and it makes me look
forward to Fridays. I'm tempted to make it Think!Monday instead so
that I have a great way to start the week.
Choosing a theme for the day reminds me to schedule things that help
me grow. It's too easy to fall into the rhythm of doing the same old
thing. So here's how I want to shape my week:
| New Monday | The start of the week should fill me with energy and excitement and give me something to look forward to. I'll use Mondays to connect with new people I've met. |
| Growth Tuesday | Toastmasters is about personal development. I can pass by the Chapters bookstore on the way back in order to read a book or two. |
| Midweek Meditation | I might need time to catch my breath midway through the week. Wednesday is a great day for quiet reflection and catching up. |
| Creative Thursday | Jazz choir practice engages my creative side. I'll take advantage of the right-braininess by making Thursday my creative think-out-of-the-box develop-new-facets day. |
| Friday with Friends | Getting together with friends is a great way to close the week and get ready for the weekend. I'll use Friday to reconnect with people I know. |
| Saturday Explorations | Saturday is a great time to explore the city and step outside of my usual interests and activities. |
| Sunday Serenity | Time to reflect on the past week and plan the next one. |
These zones are flexible, but I'll try to proactively schedule things for each day. Fun!
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