{"id":3289,"date":"2022-01-04T10:30:02","date_gmt":"2022-01-04T17:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/?p=3289"},"modified":"2022-05-31T11:02:06","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T18:02:06","slug":"how-to-be-kind-to-my-future-self","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2022\/01\/04\/how-to-be-kind-to-my-future-self\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Be Kind to my Future Self"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What can I do today that will help me tomorrow? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can we <strong>be kind<\/strong> to the future version of ourselves who is tired and worn out? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">How can we do the thinking right now so that we do not have to do that later?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>The difficult part of tasks is often the thinking and planning.<\/strong> Most of us can &#8220;crank widgets&#8221; without much effort. When we know what to do, we can complete tasks at a high level of accuracy and competency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-left\">\"We just have to think a little bit, to define and list those specific actions, and then we can get back to the free, fun, and clear kind of energy we had with the more mindless jobs that kept us so healthy in our heads.\"  \n\n\"My life and work are back to the cranking widgets level. It\u2019s great. For the most part, I really think about all my stuff once a week in the <a href=\"https:\/\/gtdconnect.com\/store\/product.php?productid=16891&amp;cat=252&amp;page=\"><u>GTD Weekly Review<\/u><\/a><sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, to identify the right widgets to crank. I use that time to be intelligent enough to define the things to do when I\u2019m not so smart. The rest of the time I get to be sort of dumb and happy, doing smart things.\"   \n\n** See here to read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/gettingthingsdone.com\/2017\/01\/get-your-life-back-to-widget-cranking\/\">David Allen's article<\/a> [from <a href=\"https:\/\/gettingthingsdone.com\/what-is-gtd\/\">Getting Things Done<\/a> book &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/gettingthingsdone.com\/resources\/\">GTD podcast<\/a>]<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/jessica-lewis-fNGkZxqVAbM-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/jessica-lewis-fNGkZxqVAbM-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/jessica-lewis-fNGkZxqVAbM-unsplash-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Think of a meal that you can cook without effort or thought. Something that you can do without looking at the recipe. A simple dish you have been making since college like spaghetti, or mac and cheese.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Can you think about other things while you are cooking?<\/li><li>Do you enjoy a podcast or listen to music?<\/li><li>Is the experience relaxing or restful as you mentally process your day?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now think of a new recipe that you make maybe once a year. Something like homemade cranberry sauce, quiche, a curry soup, homemade bread, or a harvest stuffing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Once you gather all the ingredients, do you re-read the recipe?<\/li><li>Can you carry on a conversation while you follow the detailed steps?<\/li><li>Do you remember the modification you made the last time you created this dish?<\/li><li>How many minutes does it need to bake? Where is the measuring cup?<\/li><li>The level of concentration needed for this task creates fatigue.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have all the ingredients you need, it is really not about the doing of the task. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong>The difficulty is in the decision-making.<\/strong> <\/p><p>The hard part is the thinking that is involved.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kasturi-roy-cZ8WFM_C574-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1874\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kasturi-roy-cZ8WFM_C574-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/kasturi-roy-cZ8WFM_C574-unsplash-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I used to chastise myself for not running at the optimum level all the time. Like I was a robot or a computerized human. But I have learned that efficiency is not about running at top performance all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Plan and prepare now so that in the future you can just do the task. <\/strong>Set yourself up to &#8220;crank widgets&#8221;. Use your active brain that is in the workflow to benefit my future self who is not &#8220;in the zone&#8221; yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is about doing the planning and thinking <em>when I am running at those levels.<\/em> When my brain is awake and running at full speed that is when I make good use of my time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I plan ahead, I make decisions, and I look at what needs to be done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then, the next day when I am tired, grumpy, or not fully awake I can just mindlessly do the actions needed to move things forward. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No thinking is required. Just slow methodical action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Until my brain fully wakes up and I adjust to the workflow mindset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse has-text-align-center\"><em>\"What could happen in your life if the easy but pointless things became harder and the essential things became easier?\"  \n<\/em>\n<em>Let's ask, \"Is there an easier way?\"  <\/em>\n<em>\n\"It means learning to solve problems from a state of foucs, clarity, and calm.\"  <\/em>\n\n     -  <span style=\"font-size: revert;\">quotes from: <\/span><a style=\"font-size: revert;\" href=\"https:\/\/gregmckeown.com\/books\/effortless\/\">Effortless by Greg McKeown<\/a><\/pre>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practical Steps to take:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Here are some ways that I help my future self.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/05\/24\/my-life-in-lists\/\">Lists<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; I make lots of lists. In lots of areas. Usually in one place: My Bullet Journal.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/10\/20\/the-moving-finish-line-of-done\/\">Goal setting<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; I want to know what is important to me and how I plan to get there.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/09\/21\/rituals-routines-and-rhythms-whats-the-difference\/\"><strong>Habits &amp; Routines<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; I am able to mindlessly do the things that get me ready for the next step.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/10\/20\/enjoying-fall-in-the-arizona-desert\/\">Seasonal Planning<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; each season has its own unique challenges and tasks<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/category\/sabbath-living\/\"><strong>Sabbath &amp; Rest<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; my great ideas come when I can take a break from the daily pressure of getting things done. My best ideas and next steps arrive when I a relaxing on my porch with a cup of coffee and watching my kids play tag.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/07\/09\/energy-focus-in-homemaking\/\">My Energy Levels<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; I pay attention to how much time I have and the capacity I have that day.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/11\/17\/personal-growth-lessons-learned-in-family-travel\/\"><strong>Adventure<\/strong> <\/a>&#8211; Sometimes what I need is a new perspective. I often get that on our weekend RV trips with my family. Detours and mishaps develop perseverance.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2021\/04\/13\/enough\/\">The Big Picture<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; I am reminded that God loves me no matter what I get done or where I fail.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Smart and highly productive people may seem like they are high functioning all the time. <\/p><p><em><strong>The secret is:<\/strong> <strong>They plan ahead for those times when they are tired, low on energy, and worn out.<\/strong><\/em><br><\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Try a few of these ideas and see what changes in your life.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>How can you add some detailed list making to your daily routine?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>What time this week can you take a relaxing walk or sit quietly in the living room to think?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Do you believe that God loves you just as you are and not as you should be?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Where can you add in a bit of adventure to spark some creativity?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>What season of the year are you in right now? What can you do to plan for that well?<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>How can you use goal setting to make progress on what matters to you right now?<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"891\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-1024x891.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-230\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-1024x891.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-300x261.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-768x668.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-1536x1336.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-2048x1781.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/IMG_3738-1560x1357.jpg 1560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/maryadobe.myportfolio.com\/home\">Mary Edwards<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not believe the lies that you must always be at your best. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is not humanly possible. Even for an overachiever like me.\ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><strong>Efficiency is NOT about running at top performance all the time.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>I&#8217;m cheering for you! &#8211; April<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" src=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sixteen-miles-out-I8Lrm5rsoso-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3581 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sixteen-miles-out-I8Lrm5rsoso-unsplash.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/sixteen-miles-out-I8Lrm5rsoso-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Photos on <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/s\/photos\/sweater-and-coffee?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Unsplash<\/a> from:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@overlyawesome?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Daniel Gonzalez<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@daria_shevtsova?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Daria Shevtsova<\/a>, &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@thepaintedsquare?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Jessica Lewis<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@stationery_hoe?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Kasturi Roy<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/@sixteenmilesout?utm_source=unsplash&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_content=creditCopyText\">Sixteen Miles Out<\/a>,  and others. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:84px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">More from the Blog:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-query is-layout-flow wp-block-query-is-layout-flow\"><ul class=\"is-flex-container columns-3 wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6373 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-intellectually-alive category-my-reading-stack tag-books tag-growth tag-july tag-july-reading tag-june tag-june-reading tag-learning tag-monthly-curriculum-recap tag-my-book-basket tag-my-book-stack tag-my-learning tag-my-personal-curriculum-plan tag-my-reading tag-new-hobby tag-personal-curriculum tag-personal-curriculum-planning tag-personal-growth tag-personal-learning tag-productivity-for-moms tag-reading-stack tag-recap tag-spring-curriculum tag-summer tag-summer-curriculum tag-summer-planning tag-summer-reading\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/my-july-reading-recap\/\" target=\"_self\" >My July Reading Recap<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">Confessions, stories, &amp; other books I added in this month . Some Favorites: \ud83c\udfa7Get It Done: How to Complete Your Dream Project by Gretchen Rubin \u2014 I found this freebie on Audible and it has been a fun way to get myself back into planning mode. I love that Gretchen Rubin weaves in how our&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-28T02:31:00-07:00\"><\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6327 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-intellectually-alive category-writing tag-becoming-a-writer tag-beginner-writer tag-beginning-writing tag-blog-writing tag-creative-life tag-creative-living tag-creative-work tag-creativity tag-my-blog-writing-process tag-my-writing-process tag-publication-the-writing-process tag-writer tag-writing tag-writing-a-book tag-writing-ideas tag-writing-inspiration\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/my-creative-process-that-feels-life-giving\/\" target=\"_self\" >My Creative Process That Feels Life-Giving<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">baby birds, blue sky periods, detailed notes, &amp; compelled by excitement a quick note: Today I am sharing tips specific to writing but these ideas can be applied to any form of creative work, new hobby, or side project. \ud83d\ude09 The past seven years of writing have been a personal revival. 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The past 6 years have been a creative revival for me. I\u2019ve read stacks of books about the creative life but these are the ones I keep coming back to. In&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-14T02:42:00-07:00\"><\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6351 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-intellectually-alive category-my-reading-stack tag-books tag-growth tag-july tag-july-reading tag-june tag-june-reading tag-learning tag-monthly-curriculum-recap tag-my-book-basket tag-my-book-stack tag-my-learning tag-my-personal-curriculum-plan tag-my-reading tag-new-hobby tag-personal-curriculum tag-personal-curriculum-planning tag-personal-growth tag-personal-learning tag-productivity-for-moms tag-reading-stack tag-recap tag-spring-curriculum tag-summer tag-summer-curriculum tag-summer-planning tag-summer-reading\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/07\/07\/my-july-personal-curriculum-plans\/\" target=\"_self\" >My July Personal Curriculum Plans<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A quick post with confessions &amp; my reading list I was watching the 3rd Harry Potter movie with my son the other night and the scene with the night bus stuck with me. That is how my summer has felt so far. There is an odd reshaping that happens to our days and an unusual&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-07-07T11:58:38-07:00\"><\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6286 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-my-reading-stack tag-book-recommendations tag-book-recs tag-books tag-communication tag-my-book-stack tag-my-personal-curriculum-plan tag-personal-curriculum tag-personal-learning tag-writing\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/06\/16\/5-min-reading-10-non-religious-books\/\" target=\"_self\" >5-Min. Reading: 10 Non-Religious Books<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">A recording from April Edwards&#8217;s live video I love starting my day with a few minutes of reading. I pick books that will be friendly companions to my tired and slow moving brain. Often what I am looking for is something structured in a way that it is easy to read in short 5-10 minutes&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-16T03:38:00-07:00\"><\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><li class=\"wp-block-post post-6293 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-intellectually-alive category-mom-life category-sabbath-living tag-books tag-growth tag-june tag-june-reading tag-learning tag-monthly-curriculum-recap tag-my-book-basket tag-my-book-stack tag-my-learning tag-my-personal-curriculum-plan tag-my-reading tag-new-hobby tag-personal-curriculum tag-personal-curriculum-planning tag-personal-growth tag-personal-learning tag-productivity-for-moms tag-reading-stack tag-recap tag-spring-curriculum tag-summer tag-summer-curriculum tag-summer-planning tag-summer-reading\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\" style=\"padding-top:30px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:30px;padding-left:30px\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.embracinghome.blog\/index.php\/2026\/06\/09\/my-1-tip-for-personal-curriculum-progress\/\" target=\"_self\" >My #1 Tip for Personal Curriculum Progress<\/a><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-excerpt__excerpt\">An overly busy and exhausting schedule will leave you with nothing but recovery needs. Because I am anti-gatekeeping and I love to be highly practical here is my main point right away\u2026 If the goal is adulthood where you feel alive, present, creative, and fully yourself\u2026 then you must make space for learning, reading, new&hellip; <\/p><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-06-09T03:42:00-07:00\"><\/time><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What can I do today that will help me tomorrow? How can we be kind to the future version of ourselves who is tired and worn out? How can we do the thinking right now so that we do not have to do that later? 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