It's probably the influence of Bored and Brilliant, but the differences had me think a little harder about what I was doing, instead of just going on autopilot.
And what was I doing?
1) Checking email, from my bed, upon awakening. WHY?
2) Checking Instagram, from my bed, for another several minutes. HUH?
I didn't spend very long, thankfully - I am too motivated to get up / get coffee / start my morning most days to waste too many precious AM minutes scrolling. But today I am even questioning the need for those handful of minutes. Why am I setting the tone for the day with noxious blue light + whatever random ads have happened to land in my inbox overnight?!
Because when I think about it . . . I'd really rather not.
- reading more
- staying more organized
- getting more rest (yay)
- feeling more present + centered
But, bringing this morning's semiconscious scrolling time into the light has me thinking I've still got a ways to go. It may feel 'free', but every minute spent passively consuming things on the internet or phone is a minute not spent doing something else (see above). I've been on a quest to get these minutes back for so long, and I feel like I'm finally getting somewhere.
In other news:
* PODCAST EPISODE 8 is here! It's quite a long one - Laura and I discuss outsourcing, which we both do a lot of. Slightly controversial? In this day and age, I hope not . . . but see what you think :) Available here, or on your fave podcast listening app (iPhone or Android!)
* Remember the podcast naming contest? Here's the winner's haul! Amy chose a Hobonichi techo avec as her prize and was kind enough to send a pic. EXCELLENT choice, Amy!!