Why is there so much pressure to begin something new at the beginning of the year when it’s so cold outside? Personally, I would rather take a new direction when I’m good and ready, and not because I’m supposed to or because someone wants me to, but because I absolutely want to begin something new or remove something old… which sometimes happens very suddenly, and other times takes much rumination and planning.
The other thing I’ve noticed about making changes is that, more often than not, the most simple things are the most profound. Which is why I must share the idea of Kaizen as something to consider when you are ready: Practice something for one minute every day at the same time of day. That’s it.
I read the article about Kaizen on Uplift Connect. It is very much worth reading the entire article even if you just want to look at the beautiful artwork and photos. Here is the link:
It is not so much about “overcoming laziness” as the title suggests, but rather offers a straightforward and simple idea :
“At the heart of this method is the idea that a person should
practice doing something for a single minute, every day at the same time.”
Intentionally choosing one thing to do every day is declaring an act of clear focus in one area of life. I would imagine that focusing on this one thing for 60 seconds every day with full attention would bring insight and action to the intention. Of course I haven’t begun this practice myself, but I will… when I’m ready. In the past, I have done particular activities every day at the same time. When I think back, it was purely accidental that it was at the same time, and for much longer than 60 seconds. Incredible changes happened afterward. I wasn’t looking for changes, I merely noticed them, and they were changes for the better. I’m looking forward to trying something for just 60 seconds. Maybe it will create an entire subject to write about later…