Productivity

Sometimes when life has you down, or you're not feeling your best, the way to lift your spirits is to be productive. You've heard of people who clean their houses or cook to clear their heads. Getting things done is a good way to make you feel better. That's how I felt today. I started the morning getting down the beginning (and ending) of a short story I plan to write over then weekend. That alone made my day. But then I went to work and had a remarkably quiet day. I got in early and completed a bunch of things on my "have-to" list in the first few hours. Then I was able to work on a project I've been waiting to have time for. I wrote a framework for a new course I'm designing to be used at school. Last month I had two preliminary meetings with the two teachers who will be teaching the course, and I had a pad filled with notes and ideas just waiting to be turned into something substantive. Today I got the chance, and it is all starting to come together. I have outlined the seven modules, aligned principles, and started a list of topics, curriculum materials, and activities for each one. It was an exceptional way to button up a very long week, and man it feels good!