I am guilty as charged! Trying to break a decade old habit is tough. It is a daily battle. I walk into my office and fire up the computer... and open my emails. Worse is when I wake up in the morning and the first thing I see (besides the time) is my email on my iphone!
This is not the proper way to start your day. What's so important that it cannot wait until I filled my mind with something of value like a Bible verse, exercise, or morning meditation? Let's be honest, if it were an emergency, I would have received a phone call, not an email.
Looking for a simple way to bring levity and peace into your busy work day?
This is what I do when I arrive at work: (5 minutes)
1. I say a prayer and review my personal mission statement
2. I review my Goals
3. I check my To-Do List
4. I make sure my To-Do List and 1-3 are in alighnment and concert with each other.
Notice, checking email is not included on that list.
How do you start your day?
Thanks Lance! I've been wanting to change my routine and not check my emails first thing. You've made some good points to live by. Cheers!
Posted by: Corby Miteff | 12/03/2010 at 03:12 AM
No worries. Thanks for commenting. I hope it helps!
Posted by: lance cashion | 02/11/2011 at 06:31 AM