Daily Ramblings – Motivation Monday – Labor Day

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If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you know I have a “do nothing day” each week on Sunday. I also take Holidays and do the same thing from time-to-time. Why? It’s nice to have a single rebellious day where I delete my daily schedule, check off all of to-do items without doing them, and just do whatever the heck I want to. It’s a nice break. It is also a great way to allow a little freedom into what would normally be a very tedious schedule.

So, for those of you who celebrate Labor Day today. Take the day off. Put your projects to the side, turn off your calendar reminders, and just do whatever the heck you want to. Enjoy the day. Be spontaneous. Anything that is away from your daily routine to allow yourself some downtime and satisfy the rebel in you.

Happy Labor Day, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Motivation Monday – It’s All in the Preparation

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Do Nothing Day, Hobby, iPad, Monday, motivation, Netflix, Saturday, Sunday

I’ve addressed this before in my Motivation Monday writings, but wanted to bring this up again. Sundays are labeled my “do nothing day”. On Sunday, I literally do what I want, without a schedule and where I purposely do not do anything listed on my to-do list. I wanted one day to truly be “lazy”, feel no pressure, and just enjoy the day, regardless of what I end up doing, guilt-free.

What does my “do nothing day” look like? Typically, it involves sleeping in. And when I say sleep in, I mean it. I normally do not get out of bed until 11 am or 12 pm. Sometimes I’ll get up briefly for my iPad, and get right back into that warm bed and watch some Netflix. It really depends on my mood, and what I feel like.

I don’t remember where I got this idea from, but it has worked miracles for me. When I get up Monday, I’m raring to go. I would also like to note that my preparation for Monday occurs on Friday and Saturday, where I take a look at my upcoming week and figure out what I am going to be doing. This alleviates any pressure on me to do anything on my “do nothing day.”

So get your calendar straight, look at the things you have on your schedules, and get your clothes prepped. Then when you hit Monday, you are hitting it running. I hope some of you take up a “do nothing day”. It may not be as “hard-core” as mine, because you have certain responsibilities you can’t avoid (pets, children, etc.), but it is a really worthwhile venture.

Your “do nothing day” doesn’t have to be on Sunday, either. You can set it for a day that is easier. Perhaps, Saturday?

Well, that’s all I got for Monday. Have a great week, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Funny Friday – Last Day

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Adjustment, change, Do Nothing Day, Fun, Funny Friday, Last Day, Weekend

Howdy, folks!

I have been contemplating a move for my “do nothing day” and decided that Friday is a better day for that. Subsequently, I’ve decided to shut down my Funny Friday to accommodate this. I’ll still post random funnies that I find, but want to keep my “do nothing day” pure, so Friday has to go.

I hope everyone has a terrific Weekend.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Spread Your Wings Sunday – Day Off

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Challenge: Take a day off. I mean it. You work hard. You are stressed out. Take a day off to do whatever you want to. Ignore your to-do list, ignore what you feel you have to do, and just do nothing. I do this every Sunday and it is so refreshing.

In the comments, tell me what you did. Did you go on an adventure? Did you relax with a good book and a beverage? Did you get a massage? What did you do on your “do nothing day”?

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Spread Your Wings Sunday – Weekly Challenge July 5, 2020

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Weekly Challenge: This week, read about one person in history that you admire and want to know more about.

I read about Rudyard Kipling, who was a Noble Laureat. Rudyard Kipling is the author of The Jungle Book, for those of you who know the multiple Disney films.

Have a great Sunday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Spread Your Wings Sunday – Week of June 28, 2020.

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Do Nothing Day, Explore, Have Fun, Open Your Mind, Relax, Spread Your Wings, Sunday

Weekly Challenge: This week, find one article on History, Art, Music, Poetry, or Spirituality and read it in its entirety. Pick a topic you have not read before, or you read very little of. Post the link to your article in the comments.

This is a great way to open your mind to other ideas. Have fun!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Spread Your Wings Saturday – Week of June 21, 2020 (Father’s Day).

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This week’s challenge is easy: Do something nice for your Dad or Father figure this week.

Today, we celebrate Father’s Day! My Dad loves to read, loves steak, and loves YouTube. So we got him a bunch of books from the Star Carrier Series and Mom is making Steak for dinner.

If you have any special, Father’s Day stories, feel free to share then in the comments.

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Spread Your Wings Sunday – Week of June 14, 2020.

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Another week of 2020 is in the dust. This week’s challenge, should you choose to accept it: Write a letter of support to your local law enforcement. They have been getting beat up in the news and literally everywhere. I’m going to write my local P.D. and tell them how much I appreciate the work they do.

Have a great Sunday, folks!

Until next time…

Dave

Daily Ramblings – Spread Your Wings Sunday – Weekly Challenges – Week of February 2, 2020

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Do Nothing Day, Happy Sunday, Relax, Spice up your week, Spread Your Wings, Super Bowl

Challenge #1: Be kind to yourself, a stranger, and a loved one.

Challenge #2: Write one thing you like about yourself every day for one week.

Challenges provided by The Mighty

If you engage in either of these challenges, reply to this posting in the comments. I’d like to hear about what you did. I look these kinds of things up to spice up my week. I hope these are helpful.

Have a great Sunday!!

Until next time…

Dave

 

Daily Ramblings – Spread Your Wings Sunday – Do Something Fun

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Do Nothing Day, Fun, Good Food, Internet, Movies, Spread Your Wings, Weekly Challenge

Challenge #1 (provided by Five-minute Journal): Be extra wonderful to yourself today. I’m talking almond lattes and extra delicious food.

Challenge #2: Treat yourself to a movie and get that popcorn, gummy bears, or ice cream. Make it an event!

These should be easy. Everyone likes movies and good food. Try one or do both. As always, feel free to comment when you have completed one.

 

Until next time…

Dave