What is self-optimization?
Personal efficiency. To do what you're doing, but do it better. What does doing it better mean?
Doing it better means that what you intend to do happens the way you intend for it to happen. I intend for myself to read, plan my day, and blog. I don't intend for myself to have to do it at the same time every day.
Until now, I had believed that a routine helps me operate at my best. I woke up at a specific time, made coffee a certain way, and sat in the same place to plan my day. Now, I believe it's something different.
Today I did not do any of the things I typically do. Today I woke up later, made coffee, and did some other tasks. It's now 2:30 pm, and I am writing my blog and thinking about what's next. I let the beginning of the day be about what "felt" right.
Thinking ahead, I will continue to listen to myself. If I feel a need to explore more, I will. If I need to lean into a ritual, I will. What I am getting better at is listening to myself and giving myself permission to be me.
