Truth is, that little picture is miles from reality for many of us. Either we’ve no commute, attend very few meetings, or have no spouse on the doorstep (or all of the above). No matter, I reckon the question still needs to be asked, even if we ask it of ourselves: “How was your day?”
Taking a few moments at the end of each day to reflect is a powerful way to close the workspace and enable some distance. This not only allows us to unwind, it primes us for the day ahead.
In my experience, if we don’t take a few moments to review our day, we risk leaving our thinking dominated by the most outstanding event. These aren’t necessarily the most positive or valuable thoughts to hold onto. In fact they’re often the very things that will wake us in the early hours.
Before closing down this evening, ask yourself:
“What went well today?”
“What didn’t go so well? Why?”
“What didn’t I get done that needs doing tomorrow?”
Then “What’s for dinner?” and it’s time to hit the off button.
Have you got some other end of day actions to share? Spill the beans.
“ If we don’t take a few moments to review our day, we risk leaving our thinking dominated by the most outstanding event. ”
Robert Gerrish is one of the Flying Solo crew and supports soloists as a coach and consultant. He presents at conferences and networking events and bangs on to the media or anyone who listens, about all things micro. Along with Sam Leader and Peter Crocker, he's the co-author of Flying Solo – How to go it alone in business.
