If you are like me, right about now during the first week in January, you are submerged in lists of things to do for the new year. Dreams, goals, practical to-do's that you would like to get checked off a list, decorations half put away, and new file folders and calendars to organize. It can be overwheming!

What's a Joyful Business Owner to do?

Here's one of the structures I use each day. I call it My Daily Focus & Flow Card.  It's help me remember what I really want to get done today.

I start off with colorful index cards which automatically make me feel joyful and fill me with delight. (anything that fills you with joy and delight is like a burst of natural energy!)

First, I write down 3 "Giggle Goals" for myself. What's a Giggle Goal?  A goal that will make me giggle with delight or at least bring a satisfied smile to my face as I'm putting my head on my pillow when I lie down to go to sleep. 

I still have my regular running list of "to-do's". I like to capture all those things I need/want/would like to do.  What I focus on for the day are my 3 Giggle Goals.

The second step is to write 3 Giggle Goals for the Universe to handle. Yep - that mysterious creative source that seems to magically make things happen.  Sometimes I delegate specific tasks (please help me find just the right new assistant who aligns with my vision) and often I ask the universe to handle my energy - Give me vibrant energy, creative flow, help me to easily handle a specific task that I might have felt would be a burden but would make me feel successful and happy if it was handled.  Things like: give me writing flow and focus when doing my Friday afternoon blogging.

Asking the universe for help reminds me that I'm never alone. I'm always connected to this big creative universe where anything is possible. I don't have to "make" or force everything happen.

Sometimes I even ask for my "sweetie" to be inspired to clean up in our house.  I'm constantly surprised by how often - without any nagging or niggling from me- he suddenly gets inspired to empty the dishwasher, change a load of laundry or fix a broken lamp...

Like I said, I still have the long running list to do, but I find looking at that list during the day is overwhelming. And if I start circling and checking on that list, then it gets all messy and confusing. Using the Daily Focus & flow cards helps me pull them off the list and keep them front and center - usually right beside my computer.

The sheer act of writing something on my Daily F2 Card is a form of commitment in itself. Whenever you write something down you are more likely to achieve it.

And don't forget to pay attention - before you sleep, review your day, and you'll be pleasantly surprised - maybe even giggly - at the easy focus and flow of your day!

Delightfully,

Laura