If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you always got, and you’ll always feel what you always felt. –Unknown
I stumbled across a hidden treasure the other day. I found a blog called 5thingstodotoday.com.
It’s a neat little piece designed to urge people out of their comfort zones. Anyone can submit a list of five suggestions to the blog’s administrator for consideration. He publishes frequently based on his incoming suggestions, so there’s a lot of variety.
I really enjoy reading the lists, because even if I don’t embrace every idea, they all get me thinking. Here’s what I love about it:
- Learning what is important to people
- Seeing things from another perspective
- Tapping into fresh ideas
- Finding bits of inspiration
- Chuckling at the silly stuff
- Being reminded of the important stuff
I’ve resolved to pick (at least) one list each week and DO it. I won’t allow myself to cherry pick items from more than one list to create my own; that might allow me to stay in my own comfort zone. I want to follow someone else’s list and see what I learn. Who knows? I may even blog about it.
What’s on your list this week?
LOVE this idea. I’m going to check out the blog tonight!
Great find, Tammy! I just checked out the site. What a great idea. I love the variety. I think I’ll try a few lists next week. I especially liked the recent “Turn off the TV” list. Number “4” is a winner. Charming! Thanks for sharing. T. (I also dig your top shot.)
1. Text someone you haven’t talked to in more than a month.
2. When someone asks “How are you?”, tell them how you really feel instead of just saying “I’m fine”.
3. Turn off all of your electronic devices (including the TV) from 5 – 8pm.
4. Pay for the strangers coffee behind you when at the coffee shop.
5. Be silly and skip to where you need to go instead of walking.
Thanks, T! I actualy took that photo in the south of France this past spring. 🙂
This week is about to study and study… finals are around the corner.
Besides me, I found your idea of picking one list and actually DO it pretty interesting and, of course, a trully way of getting on something new.
So many congratulations on moving from your comfort zone! And, this is very important, cheers!