Old Habits

As the saying goes, old habits die hard.

It would have been so easy for me to give in to my habit of uber-multitasking. So strong is the habit of always being productive that while on holiday it takes much effort to resist.

Perhaps I could listen to those podcast episodes while I work on my Christmas jigsaw puzzle.

What if I cleared out some digital clutter while I catch up on that latest series?

I could just write this post while I watch some sport.

OR.

I could give all of my attention and focus to the task at hand. I can be fully in the moment. I can look and think deeper. I can do a better job at all of these things.

It takes effort to remain alert to the appearance of our old habits but it’s worth it as we pave our path toward new ones, don’t you agree?

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