No two days are ever really the same, but the ones that are drastically different – and when we know that they’re going to be – can wind us up in a frustrated and emotionally distraught rut through the evening.
Allow me to share a personal experience.
Yesterday I knew I had a lot of writing to do: eight straight hours of it. Mentally, I was prepared to tackle the work in my silo, earbuds in, without disruption or needing to engage in any large decisions or to receive feedback.
Despite my expectations for the day, both activities occurred and they were more impactful (read: draining) than normal because I wasn’t mentally prepared for them.
Feel familiar?
It’s worth considering what it means to have a balanced mind. My thought is that a balanced mind carries with it expectations of anything and everything occurring at any given time – that way we’re not as put off or hurt when something happens.
It’s hard to maintain a balanced mind and not zero in on specific expectations when we think we know what tomorrow (or even today) is going to be like, but it’s ultimately worth it to try.
Stay Positive & Ready For Anything
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