
Over the past few years I have become convinced that 15 minutes per day is a simple way to develop a good habit. I am currently working on 15 minutes per day to do mail/filing/shredding and to see, yet again, if we can keep the kitchen counters relatively clutter-free. Setting the timer on the kitchen stove really works for me, and then just going about it.
The other day I had an opposite experience, and it made me smile. I set the oven to preheat to get ready to bake cookies, and then went outside to enjoy the garden. The buzzer went off and I was not delighted. I wanted to stay put. Nevertheless, I got up and put the cookies in the oven (a little treat-yum!). Once again when I was back in the garden and the timer went off, even though I like cookies, I was not happy to hear that sound.
I guess garden trumps cookies trumps paperwork and cleaning up the kitchen counters. Hmmmm 😁