During a networking presentation, the speaker spoke about Small Wins. I liked the idea of filling in spare time by engaging in partial tasks that can lead to a big goal. The idea is to make a list of tasks you can do in five minutes. That way you can be ready for those spare moments that popup.
While the tasks are “supposed to be” in support of a goal, I prefer to figure out what I can do in five or fifteen minutes. For real. I might think I can shave my face in fifteen minutes. But in reality I can achieve that only if I don’t bother to:
- wait for the water to heat up
- foam up the shaving soap with the brush
- thoroughly clean up after myself
I need 20 minutes for my complete shaving process.
I‘ve included below my list of five-minute “wins.” In some cases I’ll need to have materials or supplies nearby to achieve them. For example, in order to water plants, I keep bottles of water near a few of my thirstier plants.
Items at the bottom of the list in square brackets are for 15 minute gaps.
- Water a plant
- Drink a glass of water
- Splash cold water on my face
- Make tea
- Do a breathing exercise
- Do pushups
- Chill out
- Compare my online calendar with my weekly planner
- Play Wordle or Connections [occasionally I’ll need 15 minutes for this]
- Wipe down a counter top or table top
- [Load / unload dishwasher]
- [Make coffee]
- [Brush the cat]
- [Do crunches]
- [Take a quick walk around the yard]
- [Weed the garden]
Here are some links to review:
- https://aldohappy.com/small-wins
- https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/possibilitizing/202410/why-we-should-cheer-for-lifes-wobbles
- https://realitypathing.com/best-ways-to-recognize-and-celebrate-small-wins-with-appreciation/
- https://www.lifehack.org/396379/how-celebrate-small-wins-achieve-big-goals
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