usually, i don't notice much of a shift from an extra hour of daylight at this time of year. the sacrifice of that extra sunday morning hour seems a high price to pay when the really long days are still weeks or months off. but this year, i feel it immediately. out knitting in west hollywood yesterday, i could have hung out with the group for ages longer than we did, and was so happy to drive home in daylight.
thinking about longer days gives me the illusion of more time, and the mental space to think about filling it with fun new ideas. in my newsletter today, i wrote about an idea i like and will try along with my readers for the next week: save a little treat for the end of the day. give yourself some time to work on a new idea or project right before you plan to finish up your working day. send a risky e-mail inviting a potential mentor for lunch; read that article you've been putting off; finally hem that skirt that's been in the works for months (that last one being my own personal goal). then... finish work while it's still light out and take a little time outside to enjoy it. go for a walk, or just see how the view around your home or office is changing.
it's amazing how a little change like this is enough to get momentum going. i plan to make big leaps this year... now is as good a time as any to begin. look for a shot of me in the completed skirt very soon...
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