There are plenty of differences between work and home, but there are also similarities. I present the following from a work perspective, but some of it would apply just as well at home.
When I begin a new day, I have responsibilities, tasks, assignments, and expectations to fulfill. Will I do them? The answer depends on which fork in the road I take.
The good fork:
Approach the day with a positive attitude and perspective. This is towards the tasks themselves, as well as the people I will interface with.
Consider what the goals are. What will define a successful day?
Focus my thoughts and energy on reaching the goals.
Avoid distractions wherever possible. Any distraction that merely consists of me choosing to do something could be avoided. A distraction by someone else having a definite need is a different story.
When a thought or notion of procrastination is spotted (regardless of how it came to be), I need to replace it with a commitment to continue toward success. A derailed train never reaches its destination.
The not so good fork:
Having wrong attitudes about the day before me.
Not having clear goals for the day.
Being distracted by any number of things that allow me to ignore my responsibilities, or to delay my work.
Being lazy or non-caring about the tasks that need to be done.
Having my focus on other things or other people.
Being critical of other people or blaming them for some situation in my life.
Obviously, the good fork is the only way to find success.
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