Satisfaction in Simple Things Accomplished

It seems, especially in the West, we (I) self-criticize, self-loathe, self-denigrate nearly always, while we nearly never see what we've done right, where we've gone right, where we are really just perfect.

To Do lists have often been a list of mini-failures, a list of things one failed to do because, at the end of the day, there are so many items still left unchecked.

But reverse the thinking - adopt a glass half-full outlook, and see all the things done. Create a Done List, so to speak. I've been doing this - sometimes in writing, sometimes must mentally (and writing is much more effective) - and it's helped me relax and just feel less over-whelmed by the sheer amount of things I feel I have to do.

It doesn't matter how minor a thing it is you've done - put it on your list.

Yesterday, I achieved a lot!

Here is yesterday's list:

• Did my 8-minute abs workout
• Went to work
• Called Kia to make an appointment to get my summer tires put on the car
• Called Club Piscine about my broken hot tub cover. Didn't get through, but still, I called
• Answered my phone and made an appointment at Hema Quebec to donate blood (I almost never answer my phone unless I'm sure it's work calling)
• Went for a two-hour walk/hike in Gatineau Park with new people and socialized
• Crocheted a little

I am happy with this list.

I do still make To Do lists, especially for projects like "Spring" (clean the yard, sweep the dead leavs, learn to trim hedges, work in the front garden, fix the garden wall....). But I love my done lists!