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When was the last time you got dressed and gave thought as to whether to put your pantyhose or your dress on first? When was the last time you thought about brushing your teeth before or after a shower?
There are so many things we do in an average day that have become so habitual, we do not even think about them.
Despite the fact that we do things so consistently, it does not mean that we are doing them the easiest or most efficient way. It is just that once something becomes a habit, we no longer give much thought to doing it any differently. By raising our awareness and actually being ‘awake’ when we do things, we may come to realize that some things could be much easier, simpler, or faster. Other times, it is about doing things purposefully and consciously rather than mindlessly and habitually.
Here is what I call a ‘shallow’ example. It is shallow because it is so simplistic and does not have any particularly deep meaning attached to it. The key, however, is to take these shallow examples and figure out how they might translate to the more important and meaningful things that we consistently do. For the longest time, I stored my cake pans in the rear of a cupboard. Each time I needed them, it meant opening the main section, then opening one of the smaller sections to get to them. Of course, the reverse was true when returning them.
In one of those ‘awake’ moments, it occurred to me how much time I was wasting and moved the pans to an outer section, thereby creating only one step to retrieve or return them. On its own, it does not seem particularly profound. However, it then became my mission to become more aware of other habitual things I was doing that could be done differently. Many things remained the same; however, there are still little things that shift around because I realize there is an easier or more efficient way to arrange or handle them.
Sometimes we get locked into purchasing a particular brand and never give thought to trying another. From experience, I have found that on occasion, another product truly is superior and that I needed to be ‘awake’ to the habit of buying the same thing automatically and become open and willing to give something else a try.
In one of the workshops I present based on the topic of change, one of the first exercises is to have all of the participants relocate to a different section of the room. Those in the front move to the back or those on the extreme right move to the center or to the left, etc. While there is a tremendous amount of grumbling and even annoyance, inevitably the comments following the change of seats are astounding. People are amazed at the different vantage point, or perhaps then being able to see the flip chart more easily, or they now have an opportunity to gaze out of the window, etc. While this is a contrived exercise to make a point, ultimately, the positive effects have far outweighed the negative preconceptions and the disturbance.
How many things in an average day are you consistently doing the same way? Perhaps it is your morning routine, perhaps it is the route you drive, or maybe it is a product you purchase. By becoming more conscious of your choices and decisions, I invite you to consider trying something different. At times, it will not work out to be better; however, there may be times when it will free up some energy and/ or time, or expose a new perspective. Perhaps you will be glad that you were open and willing to try something in a different way.
