“the process of carrying out an action, task, or function”
Sometimes all we need do is take some action…even if we’re unsure of the next step, doing something as a way to make some form of progress can make a world of difference towards reaching a goal. Each step builds on the previous step…momentum builds which keeps us moving forward.
Today’s word is focusing more on the action taken versus the quality of the action. I sense this to be a counterpoint to procrastination…which is just an expression of fear or overwhelm. As a metaphor, rather than dealing with cleaning out your whole refrigerator, just do one shelf a day instead of all at once.
That’s how I approach my refrigerator. Rather than spending an hour on it at one time, I take 5-10 minutes a day. If I don’t do it this way, I’ll just keep putting it off and putting it off…until I can’t take it anymore. Breaking it down to short tasks takes away the sense of overwhelm and yet I feel like I’m accomplishing something. By the end of the week the whole thing is done leaving me free of the pressure and anxiety of it…and pleased with my performance.
How about you? Is performance a core value for you?
BTW…here’s what it looked like to begin with and a side view of the finished version so you can see the shiny parts:
joyfully,
Maureen
The Mandala Lady
inspiring and encouraging creativity, curiosity, and play through the art of mandalas
About the 2024 Mandalas of the Day
Each day I will create and post a mandala inspired by one of 366 “value” words chosen randomly. The objective being to discover for myself which ones would best represent my core values…and by doing so, I hope it inspires you to determine your own.
Mandala of the Day 