As a person who is "naturally" more impulsive and less organized, a "P" for you Myers Briggs folks, I found it necessary to create more structure in my life. I made this decision years ago mostly based on the PAIN that being disorganized caused and partly based on living with my wife who is a straight up "J". It's a daily struggle for a person with a wing it attitude. Now I've got folders, goal lists, calendars and a to-do list on my iPhone that helps me daily with tasks such as daily reflection, changing the HVAC filter, weekly goal review and writing a blog post!
Obviously, I believe in the adage that if it doesn't get scheduled, it doesn't get done. On a weekly basis, I review my world, adjust my lists and get it done. (Yes, I'm a David Allen fan). One item that I added to my weekly goal and task list last year was "perform an act of kindness". If you know me you won't find this unusual because I forget everything if I don't write it down.
Including "kindness" in my weekly goals serves just one purpose. It forces me to think about what my actions have been and what kind of person I am. It's a friendly reminder that IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT ME. I'm reminded to really listen, share a laugh, say a kind word, write a note or show some affection.
How do you remind yourself?
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