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Welcome to Before Breakfast, a production of iHeartRadio.
Good morning. This is Laura.
Welcome to the Before Breakfast podcast.
Today's tip is that life feels more doable when you have special things to look forward to.
So as you are reviewing your schedule, ask yourself, what's on the horizon?
Listen, what am I genuinely looking forward to?
This lets you enjoy anticipating what's coming up.
Or, if you realize there's nothing fun coming up, you have an opportunity to rectify that situation.
So it's good to try to enjoy the moment we're in, whatever the future holds.
But I know that many adults' lives can feel like a long string of have -to -dos.
Work is fine, but it's work.
You love your kids, but spending a Saturday driving back and forth between a wrestling meet and someone else's swim meet and a piano lesson trying to get to all of it can feel like a slog.
We are probably less focused on things that are purely fun for us.
But while all of life can't be bliss, having something you are looking forward to can make life feel less like a slog.
If winter weather is feeling dreary knowing you are going to Florida in March can remind you that winter isn't interminable If work is stressful signing up for a weekend yoga retreat can help you sprint through the busy season You know that rest and restoration are around the corner If you are feeling
worn out by the demands of work and family a bedtime disaster will feel less overwhelming if you know the next night is your monthly get -together with your book club.
Even if you are feeling busy, and in fact, maybe especially if you are feeling busy, getting something special on the horizon can help you get through that hard time.
And let's be real, if we don't plan fun in advance, it is unlikely to happen spontaneously.
Lately, I have been thinking through the arc of the month at the beginning of each month.
What are the highlights?
and major things I have coming up.
This practice has the practical benefit of helping me make sure I am prepared for anything big.
The deadline for a book chapter won't sneak up on me.
If we're going on a vacation that requires packing bathing suits, I can make sure everyone has one that fits.
But reviewing the arc of the month in advance has emotional benefits too.
It lets me start looking forward to and preparing for the special things that are coming up.
I can decide what book I'll pack for a long plane ride without any kids with me.
I can listen to recordings of a piece of music I'll get to hear live.
On the other hand, if I look at the arc of the month and there's not a lot that I'm excited about, I still have time to plan something.
30 days is enough time to arrange for many things.
So the next time you are doing your weekly planning, also look forward a little bit further.
Notice the big things on the horizon.
Of course, prepare for anything you need to.
But also think about what you are genuinely looking forward to.
And if there isn't something, now is the time to make it happen.
In the meantime, this is Laura.
Thanks for listening.
And here's to making the most of our time.
Thanks for listening to Before Breakfast.
If you've got questions, ideas, or feedback, you can reach me at laura at lauravandercam .com.
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When You're Invisible is my love letter to the working class people and immigrants who shaped me.
Season two, share stories about community and being underestimated.
All the greatest changes have happened when a couple of people said, this sucks, let's do something about it.
We get paid to serve you, but we're made out of the same things.
It's rare to have black male teachers.
Sometimes I am the testament.
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