For those of us who are easily anxious or perfectionists, scheduling can give us the illusion that we are in control of our lives - but the slightest unexpected disruption to the plan and we feel fearful and self-critical, on the edge of chaos and failure.
We can also fill our schedule with the demanding tasks of day-to-day living and neglect to include those items that move us forward on our deepest heart-values and dreams and bring us genuine joy. At the end of a day, we might feel accomplished because we have checked many items off the list, but are actually neglecting important areas. We forget to make room for relationships, rest, reflection, movement, play, and creativity. Or we avoid important obligations or difficult steps toward a long term goal. We don't admit to ourselves that we might have to take items off our list or disappoint others in order to make space for our deeper values.
Taking time to be mindful of how we use our time and direct our attention is very important. But we can be driven by the smaller parts of ourselves. So make sure you invite Spirit, Love, who has an expansive sense of inclusiveness and creativity and possibility, who sometimes surprises, to join you while you plan your days.