The Magic of Noise Cancelling Headphones
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PROJECT OF THE WEEK
This week, I was reminded of the value of looking at how you can change your environment before trying to change yourself.
As Gretchen Rubin says, "It's easier to change our surroundings than ourselves."
Without getting into the details, there has been a lot of noise in our house these past months. As a parent, I’m sure you have heard the phrase, “You’ll miss the noise and mess!” from your parents or grandparents. I often think, “Okay, but right now, I have a headache, and the noise is too much!”
It's a common sentiment among parents to feel overwhelmed by the constant noise and activity in the house. It's perfectly natural to crave some peace and quiet, even while acknowledging that you might miss the chaos one day. Craving peace and quiet isn’t just for parents. This can be true for folks who have returned to the office or are working a hybrid model, and the click-clacking of their cube mate’s keyboard is becoming a little bit like torture.
It doesn’t matter what the trigger is; it can be difficult to focus, remain calm, and complete tasks.
Getting Started
I have tried SO MANY methods to remain calm among all the chaos that is life.
Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't.
Sometimes, I may remain calm on the outside, but I am anything but calm on the inside.
A few weeks ago, enough was enough. I needed to look for something - anything! - that would help me focus. I bought noise-cancelling headphones.
This week, I finally broke them out. What a game-changer!
I still hear the "noise,” but at a much more manageable volume.
I didn't have to fake being calm. I didn't need to take deep breaths or give myself a "time-out.” I just needed a way to lower the volume.
Maybe it isn’t noise cancelling headphones that will drastically change your day-to-day and help you focus better. Perhaps it’s Creating a Laundry Schedule, or Making Meditation a Habit, or even Making Time for Movement in Your Day that will drastically change how you will improve your day-to-day life.
What’s “the thing” that can improve your life?
Ready to Get Started?
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A Note from Happy Spaces
The goal is to add value to your life. If you think this project will add value:
Estimate how long you think it will take. I would recommend doubling the time you estimate.
Look at your calendar over the next week and pick a date and time to get started.
Make an appointment on your calendar for the estimated time.
If you estimate that completing this project will take longer than one hour, I recommend doing it over multiple days. This will support you in getting started!
Prior to starting this project, take a few minutes to make a step-by-step list of EVERY action you need to take to complete this project.
It's not all or nothing. You can choose to implement only the parts of this project that add value to your life.
An Accountability Partner can be a great support in following through on your goals and commitments.
We understand how challenging it can be to implement new habits and systems. For additional support please go to HappySpacesBySarah.com.
Creating a life you don't need a vacation from! ®
Sincerely,
Sarah Weingarten
Meet Sarah
Growing up as the oldest of nine siblings in Upstate New York, I learned to use organization to create sanity among the chaos. Today, I work together with individuals, families, and small businesses to create habits, systems, and spaces that support their needs, goals, and dreams. Clients often refer to our work together as "life-changing" and "better than decades of therapy". What I love most about my work is the lasting impact it has on real people's lives. Nothing makes me happier than hearing the many success stories of clients I have worked with.