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One of my favorite things to do is accidentally build a cushion into my schedule. When I’m planning my day, I use the appointment schedule next to the daily task list (in my Franklin), to write down when I intend to tackle each chore or errand. Sometimes I’ll bite off more than I can chew and don’t get everything accomplished. But when the opposite happens and I finish with extra time to hop on Facebook and play Words With Friends or take a timeout and read for a while, it feels good. But then I start to think that maybe I didn’t plan enough into my day. And I feel a bit lazy and contemplate what other things I could add to my list. I have a hard time not being on the go and I forget to schedule in the down times. Maybe I should first learn not to tamper with the cushions.
Do you plan too much or just the right amount to fill your days?
Always The Write Time Blog 
Oct 17, 2012 @ 15:21:45
I bring my Kindle with me everywhere but lately I’ve been spending my cushion time detached from electronics. I sat on the bench out front of yoga and chatted with Tom one day, I laid in the grass at the park staring at the clouds while waiting for Tobey to finish Sports Camp. I watch him wrestle and do Jiujitsu instead of playing games or texting. I’m really trying to be present with myself without creating more distraction than life already provides.
Oct 17, 2012 @ 17:53:01
~ beautiful idea! My weekend adventure involved less electronic-time and more in-the-moment time, as well. I’ve discovered that without all the unnecessary static, it’s the best way to hear my heart.