Presence and Consistency
On Professional Mindfulness
Instead of planning, we can experiment with (1) being present and (2) being consistent.
When our focal point is the present instead of a future goal state, we can make small and adaptive changes and enjoy compounding value. We can strive for far more ambitious goals that take more than one session, day, or year because we have the conviction (presence) of the value of our small steps.
This is contingent on showing up from an intrinsic place of practice (rather than a plan or a boss), hence the consistency.
When seeking self-authorship, a steady movement, with our gaze a few steps ahead, will make process goals accessible and outcome goals emergent.
This week, I invite you to consider signals of presence at your desk.