This came from my readings from minimalist pages. The concept is to do a few things every day and watch your productivity explode. Much to my surprise it actually works. I get far more done by completed a few tasks than I do when I try to do a lot of tasks.
I was told my problem of not getting things done is inertia. The Oxford Dictionary definition Inertia as, "a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged" I actually prefer the physics definition also by the Oxford Dictionary, "A property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, unless that state is changed by an external force."
I think the physics definition explains why my pick four works. Writing something down is an external action. It's the force I need to propel me to action, thus altering my state of rest.
It is actually perfect for me. I wake up and decide if I'm feeling ambitious or not...and I'm usually not. Today, I was feeling the weight of my inertia, so my choices were based on what I could accomplish without much energy. Yet somehow grocery shopping ended up on my list.
I'll admit grocery shopping was way ambitious for me. I have not turned on the stove since before April. Yes today is June 10th. Not much need for when I'm not cooking. My bar is so low that the simple act of going to the store is the bar.
I'm telling you the inertia is strong in me. When it comes to taking care of my personal life, I don't adult.... and yes I find myself ridiculous. Cooking, cleaning, exercise, eating right, taking my medicine? Maybe tomorrow.
Really these are not hard things! I choose the much harder path of least resistance. Seriously! How much easier would my life be if I managed my life?
It's okay because this is why I chose to take the commitment plunge. My pick four is my way of starting to manage my life, on my terms. You could say my pick four is the lazy person's guide to productivity - if only I could stick to it.
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