Stick to your own plan...

Some days you just want to bury your head in the sand. Too many complexities. Too much drama. Too much frustration.

 

·      Don’t let your days

·      Be like drinking from a firehose.

·      Take control of the things you can.

·      Remain flexible and look to collaborate.

·      Face things head on and stick to your objectives.

 

Things get out of control when you don’t have a plan. A simple daily plan will work: one that recognizes where and when you’ll start and lists no more than three objectives. And because you can usually expect unexpected demands to occur, leave some flexibility in your thinking. And because everyone and everything you may deal with is subject to change, leave time between scheduled events so you don’t get jammed up. And schedule time for yourself: for the things you need to do. Some call this time management, but I prefer to just call it realistic planning: use common sense, try to be sensitive to others, and keep an eye on your needs. Work can and should be full of promise each day and, if you take control of what you can, it should be fulfilling. Remember: you’re not alone – communicate, collaborate, and (where possible) compromise. With a little understanding and luck, you’ll get through your day. And if not, there’s tomorrow. Be aware of what you need to get done today.

 

Don DeLillo (born 1936): American novelist, short story writer, playwright, screenwriter, and essayist.