I am the queen of thinking ahead and trying to have a plan for everything. I sometimes forget to be present in the moment and enjoy what is happening now. Especially in recent weeks, I let my looking ahead get the best of me, and I had to take a step back to realize that as long as I am doing what I can do today, that is all that matters. I was not able to enjoy the day or even concentrate on what was right in front of me. Planning is still a huge part of who I am, but I had to come to terms with the fact that I cannot plan for things that are completely out of my control. All of the hypothetical situations and ideal outcomes would roll through my head and consume my thoughts. I am still learning to shut that feature off in my brain, but when that starts to happen, I have to force myself to think about all the things that are going well that day or what I have to look forward to in the near future and not years down the road. To others, this may seem like an easy problem to fix, but for me, my entire life has been about planning for what I wanted to do when I grew up. I have always had to think years in advance to ensure my plan would align. It is a hard habit to break, but for the first time in a long time, focusing on the present and only the present is the key to staying grounded. The years I spent planning for my future have paid off because the plan I had is now my reality. I just need to take a moment to thank my younger self and enjoy the present moment. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives 2018
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