Hooray, now you are an adult and your attitudes and behaviors are your own. Or are they? Probably not. We still hang on to those behaviors we learned as a child. Some are good. Some are not. Here is a thought Just for 20 minutes every day why not begin to change the not so good attitudes. The ones that may be holding you back and slowing you down. Just for 20 minutes every day be a fearless kid again. Remember those days when you would just jump in and do something without much thought because it was fun or challenging. Why not take 20 minutes every day and try something new or change a behavior that is holding you back. Here are some activities you can do for just 20 minutes. - Get out the crayons and draw without criticizing your work. Just enjoy having fun.
- Do some creative writing.
- Be a good listener. Do not be critical. Smile and listen.
- Read some inspirational words in a quiet place even if its the bathroom.
- Pray. Meditate. Get a good perspective on your life.
- Phone potential clients. Phone family and friends (only if this is something you dont do usually.)
- Identify one problem and begin to tackle it. Just one.
- Be happy. Be joyous. Do whatever it takes to get into this attitude. Look at family photos. Read old letters, your accomplishments, and so on.
- Strengthen your mind. Study. Read something positive. Read something that challenges your mind.
- Begin to clean your office or a room in your house.
- Organize your records.
- Be agreeable. Act courteously. Do not find fault with anything or try to improve someone.
- You will give to your world and enjoy what is beautiful.
- Give your love to your spouse or special personal in your life. Love one another.
- Sing along with your favorite musical artist.
- Dance with your favorite dance music.
Make your own list of activities you will do for 20 minutes a day. Make it activities that get you out of your comfort zone. If you dont like to cook, then cook something. If you dont like to clean your home do it for 20 minutes a day. At the end of one week you will have cleaned for more than two hours a week. Do you hate paperwork? Do it for 20 minutes. The 20 Minute Rule can help you be a better writer, cook, housekeeper, reader, lover, or whatever is important to you. Try it. For 20 minutes a day stay focused on one activity. If you want to do two 20 minute a day activities go ahead but dont do too much or it wont be fun. In fact I have known some people who practiced the 20 Minute Rule each day and before they knew it they had finished writing a book, strengthened their mind and body, had a clean office, and lost weight dancing for 20 minutes a day. You better watch it. That 20 Minute Rule is quite sneaky and before you know it you might have taken charge of your life. |
