So this past week felt like a bit of a hot mess and I'm pretty sure that's okay now and then. There's good times and there's bad times; that's just the way it works. In a world where there's huge swings – financial, creative, personal, emotional – I'm a big fan of keeping track and using that information to gage the averages. Good grief it's important to step back and take in the bigger picture vs. putting your entire self-worth into what's immediately in front of you.
I'm a habitual journaler and I'd be mortified to be caught without my black Moleskine notebook and pen. That time spent writing in my notebook helps me process my experiences and step back to look at things more objectively than I would otherwise. I also keep very detailed notes of the money coming in and out of various accounts so it's easy to keep track of where things are financially. I've got a few unpaid invoices out right now and I figured out a means via spreadsheet (shocker) to quickly see how far out they are in comparison to how quickly those clients have paid up in the past.
Another thing for this week that felt like a big deal was the idea of "just keep paddling." I've mentioned it before, but I'm a fan of the idea that it's easier to steer a boat that's moving. Terry Storch had included a quote from James Clear in one of his recent dispatches that felt right on.
"Your 1st blog post will be bad, but your 1,000th will be great. Your 1st workout will be weak, but your 1,000th will be strong. Your 1st meditation will be scattered, but your 1,000th will be focused. Put in your reps." - James Clear