#BreakThings: Post-Pandemic Prep

03.03.21

As we move into early spring, I feel more unsure than ever about what the future holds. The pandemic changed all of our lives, and it feels impossible that they will be able to snap right back. What will life look like three-months or six-months or one year from now?

No one knows.

I’ve been doing a better job of tackling challenges one week at a time. In this week’s Sunday Best newsletter, I talked about how to visualize who you want to be at the end of the week as a way of shaping how you act during the week. Focusing on such immediate goals has helped me make progress when nothing feels certain.

What steps are you taking to think about the future when the present is challenging enough?

I had never heard of The Bright Method until I read this Bloomberg Businessweek article. The method shows you how to build better to-do lists and calendars by making time for every task and allowing time for rest. It also advocates for making your to-do list on Friday afternoons when the information is fresh.

Next week, I’m going to experiment with packing my own lunch to work. I’ve never had the discipline to meal plan a daily lunch, but I’m going to give it a try.

This broccoli soup with peanuts, crispy shallots, and a healthy serving of vegetables is definitely on my list. It looks healthy and delicious.

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