Project 365: Rush all the Time
I’ve written about this before, but one of the things I really need to focus on is slowing down. I rush everywhere and everything – if it’s not a pressured situation, I don’t really know what to do with myself half the time. It’s like I’m an adrenaline junkie without all the cool extreme sports. When things are under a tight deadline, I’m all focus, energy, and direction. I drink a tonne of coffee and I get it done.
However, if I’ve been doing it for awhile, things start to slip through the cracks. I start forgetting things because it’s too much and running really late for stuff because I’ve over-scheduled myself. When this happens, my natural instinct is to try and kick it into higher gear and perform even more efficiently. Naturally, things really start to fall apart.
Project 365: Slow Down
Now, my goal is to slow down. Build down time into my every day life and find things to do that aren’t rush, rush, rush. A few years ago, I read about a neat idea called Project 365* in a book somewhere and it has stayed with me all this time. So, in an effort to appreciate the little things, I have decided to start my own photo-journal to document everyday things that I thought were memorable – because it was funny, unusual, interesting , amazing, beautiful, whatever.
The act of having to take a picture every day helps me be more observant and take note of my surroundings. It encourages me to take pleasure in every day details that I might otherwise be “too busy and important” to notice or care about.
Project 365: The pictures
I love driving, I love the idea of getting into my car and having the potential to go anywhere.
Viva la shorts!
Coffee. Because it’s awesome. The end.
*Project 365 is an initiative that asks people to take a photo for every day of the year. People use it for all different kinds of reasons, but one option is to use it as a photo essay chronicling what’s happening in your life over the year. It encourages you to be observant, creative, and in tune with your moods. One of the most important ways we encode and retrieve memories is through our visual system – start carrying a camera and start journaling your life, you might be surprised at how much richer it is. Read more here.
Haha, Do not feed the tree, I love that. What a great idea Lindsey. I should take on your challenge as well as I’m always running myself ragged. I’m always taking photos because I enjoy photography. I try to use as many of my own photos on the blog that I can. Did you see the flowers from my garden that I posted on Saturday? It was great fun doing that and reminded me of how precious life really is and that taking time out is important. Thanks for the reminder and sharing your photos. Mr.CBB
Hey Mr CBB!
Thanks very much, I’m excited to start this project. I think once I get into the swing of it, it’ll be really neat to see what comes from it after a few months.
Nicely done with trying to slow down – I think PF bloggers tend to be over-achievers as a rule. Slowing down seems to be an acquired skill amongst this set.
I just went over and checked out your garden pictures, they’re lovely! You have a good eye!I look forward to your own Project 365 if you decide to take it on!
Cheers
Lindsey
“Do not feed the tree” Awesome! And funny! Definitely deserves coolness preserving!
Hi Taynia
“Do not feed the tree” was my favourite – my daughter knows how to deliver!
Its certainly a lovely idea. Its kinda like “stop and smell the roses” but with the photo to remind you for later. I would say that I’m definitely not a rushed person, I spend way too much time in front of the tv, but I’m certainly not enjoying the simple things in life maybe as much as I should be. Thanks for the reminder.
BTW, love the Christmas tree picture, that’s a keeper, for sure 🙂
That’s great that you’re not a rushed person – I need me to learn some of that!
Project 365 is definitely about stopping to smell the flowers!Or man-eating Christmas tree!
Cheers
Lindsey