10 Magical Words That Will Help You Get Things Done
I hate doing daily, repetitive chores, mostly because I cannot handle being bored. You, too?
I don’t know what I hate more– the ongoing piles of laundry, the dirty dishes in the sink, or figuring out what to make for dinner every night.
A few years back, a friend of mine was conducting a super cool workshop for women musicians, most of whom write their own music. I attended because I am an amateur musician, and I thought these women might inspire me to jump in and write more songs. They spoke about how hard it was for them to work as songwriters- to get started and to stick with a song. My friend came up with the most interesting concept that has helped me since, which I paraphrase here:
Don’t do it because you have to; do it because you can.
Or, to make it easier to remember:
I Don’t HAVE to Do it: I CAN Do it
It hit me so hard- how lucky I am that I CAN rinse a dish and stick it into the dishwasher. I have mobility. I can bend. I can see.
I CAN throw clothes in the washing machine. I CAN make my bed every morning.
See if this works for you. Give it a try. Then let me know how you fare by leaving a brief message in the Comment section below.
OK, Time to do that second load of laundry. Because I can.
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“…because I CAN do it” has never meant so much to me as it does now! Life in Northern Michigan has its share of challenges, particularly during winter months. This past, it took more than 2 1/2 months to secure help & repair our failed septic system. Imagine going that long – in the middle of winter, without plumbing??! How I enjoy doing laundry, handling the dishwasher, and relish showering in my own home! Cleaning the bathroom has even taken on renewed joy! 😄 May I always remember the words “because I CAN!”