Ok here goes... this is my first sprint so not sure I'm doing this right
I have 2 goals:
1. Get myself in bed by 11pm every night - I suffer with waking up at least 2 times at night because my breathing is not right. This leaves me exhausted every morning. I'm awaiting surgery for a deviated septum and hope this will improve my breathing. But I've got into the habit of sleeping too late which further compounds the exhaustion.
2. I've recently started an Instagram account and intend to post at least 3 times a week. My measure of success is not only the number of times I post but also the number of meaningful conversations I have with my audience in the DMs.
Merging the Tao & Kairos concept into productivity. Slow down enough to really integrate what I'm learning and have time for deep reflection while also getting a business launched and wind down my job. Mindmap - https://mm.tt/map/4021115231?t=tVDMAG7h6O
Question: Previous sprints detail est. time on an item - with deep thinking - would you do something similar like limiting your automation to 4 hours. Think my issue is somewhat opposite since I am constantly doing and not allowing time for reflection. And also worried that putting a time specific on it would turn it into a "have to" or "should".
Using a gym example, the hardest part about exercising is getting ourselves to the gym in the first place. But when we're there, our bodies know what to do and our mind quiets. Similarly, by scheduling and intentionally creating a Chronos time block for reflection, you're essentially getting yourself to the mental/emotional gym, and then once the journal (or your medium of choice) is open, you're much more likely to go into Kairos flow.
Yet, getting into flow itself is also an outcome that I encourage you to let go of, instead to just focus on the process of getting yourself to reflect because you see that as your 2% Rule, that 30 minute activity, if you actually did it, would move the remaining 98% of your day, and by extension, your life. Whether or not you actually get into flow is out of your control. The win is just getting yourself to that gym. That's the only thing you're responsible for.
And yeah, in some ways, it is a "have to" or "should do", but one you know is ultimately essential for your nourishing yourself. That's how I'm treating getting to bed by 10pm, and so far it's been yielding my desired outcome, but even then, I'm not "responsible" for getting up energized or fresh, cuz sometimes I can't help waking up randomly at 4am 😂 The mere fact that I got into bed by 10pm is worth celebrating this Sprint.
And at the end of the 2 weeks, during the Retrospective, you can pause and ask yourself if this should continue being a "should", or if you a) don't like it and b) isn't yielding the desired result, you can change trajectory. But the important part is closing that feedback loop so you learn what actually works for YOU.
That is super helpful framing - to set up space to reflect but not be attached to the desired outcome of having deep reflection - which is indeed, like sleep, out of my control.
Im in a phase I’m calling “turtling back into wellness” — my ability can drastically vary daily and so practicing grace and patience is vital.
My main focus for this sprint is coming back into deep embodied presence which is normally my baseline existence. Experiencing the level of discomfort I have lately, has created more disembodiment and unhealthy detachment/avoidance which I carry mental awareness for. As good as awareness is, without transmutation into embodiment for natural existing, it adds unnecessary cognitive strain/load which is not supportive for optimal healing. I need to bring back full embodiment of existing for actual healing and vitality for the whole self.
I’ve broken up my goals into: non-negotiable 2% designed to optimise my depth of presence, connection, and rest, and therefore potential for healing; nice to haves for healthy living as I process healing; and ultimate ideals that bring me slowly closer to my original natural baseline daily habits prior to the accident in healing from. I’ll be happy to simply meet my non-negotiable goals 😇
Adding to this I’m also trying to be observant of how much I balance 0 → 100 because the moments I have capacity, I have a tendency to overload to compensate for all the time I don’t… and this produces a cycle that is not conducive for healing, so I’m looking at breaking that with my turtling slow and steady habits 🐢 🧚🏽♀️
I'm using this sprint to complete my Claude Code course and complete my first 3 SOPs. I will focus on getting good sleep (8 hrs+) and completing my strength workouts (3x per week). I will increase my walking (Avg. steps) and complete my Executive Function course.
I’m coming off of a busy and travel-filled 2 weeks so this Sprint will be about rest, reestablishing routines, nurturing home and relationships to transition into the next few months, when I have the most downtime of the year. It is cool to see how the Sprint framework has evolved since 2024. I love the focus on the experience and how we want to feel as we are working towards our goals. Happy sprinting everyone!
Ok here goes... this is my first sprint so not sure I'm doing this right
I have 2 goals:
1. Get myself in bed by 11pm every night - I suffer with waking up at least 2 times at night because my breathing is not right. This leaves me exhausted every morning. I'm awaiting surgery for a deviated septum and hope this will improve my breathing. But I've got into the habit of sleeping too late which further compounds the exhaustion.
2. I've recently started an Instagram account and intend to post at least 3 times a week. My measure of success is not only the number of times I post but also the number of meaningful conversations I have with my audience in the DMs.
More being 🧚🏽♀️✨
Merging the Tao & Kairos concept into productivity. Slow down enough to really integrate what I'm learning and have time for deep reflection while also getting a business launched and wind down my job. Mindmap - https://mm.tt/map/4021115231?t=tVDMAG7h6O
Question: Previous sprints detail est. time on an item - with deep thinking - would you do something similar like limiting your automation to 4 hours. Think my issue is somewhat opposite since I am constantly doing and not allowing time for reflection. And also worried that putting a time specific on it would turn it into a "have to" or "should".
Angel, I think you'll find your answer about in this snippet of "Post-Productivity Productivity": https://sheng.substack.com/i/200911511/use-chronos-containers-to-get-into-kairos-flow
Using a gym example, the hardest part about exercising is getting ourselves to the gym in the first place. But when we're there, our bodies know what to do and our mind quiets. Similarly, by scheduling and intentionally creating a Chronos time block for reflection, you're essentially getting yourself to the mental/emotional gym, and then once the journal (or your medium of choice) is open, you're much more likely to go into Kairos flow.
Yet, getting into flow itself is also an outcome that I encourage you to let go of, instead to just focus on the process of getting yourself to reflect because you see that as your 2% Rule, that 30 minute activity, if you actually did it, would move the remaining 98% of your day, and by extension, your life. Whether or not you actually get into flow is out of your control. The win is just getting yourself to that gym. That's the only thing you're responsible for.
And yeah, in some ways, it is a "have to" or "should do", but one you know is ultimately essential for your nourishing yourself. That's how I'm treating getting to bed by 10pm, and so far it's been yielding my desired outcome, but even then, I'm not "responsible" for getting up energized or fresh, cuz sometimes I can't help waking up randomly at 4am 😂 The mere fact that I got into bed by 10pm is worth celebrating this Sprint.
And at the end of the 2 weeks, during the Retrospective, you can pause and ask yourself if this should continue being a "should", or if you a) don't like it and b) isn't yielding the desired result, you can change trajectory. But the important part is closing that feedback loop so you learn what actually works for YOU.
That is super helpful framing - to set up space to reflect but not be attached to the desired outcome of having deep reflection - which is indeed, like sleep, out of my control.
Great time for a sprint as I'm starting a new business!
Can't wait to hear about it!
Im in a phase I’m calling “turtling back into wellness” — my ability can drastically vary daily and so practicing grace and patience is vital.
My main focus for this sprint is coming back into deep embodied presence which is normally my baseline existence. Experiencing the level of discomfort I have lately, has created more disembodiment and unhealthy detachment/avoidance which I carry mental awareness for. As good as awareness is, without transmutation into embodiment for natural existing, it adds unnecessary cognitive strain/load which is not supportive for optimal healing. I need to bring back full embodiment of existing for actual healing and vitality for the whole self.
I’ve broken up my goals into: non-negotiable 2% designed to optimise my depth of presence, connection, and rest, and therefore potential for healing; nice to haves for healthy living as I process healing; and ultimate ideals that bring me slowly closer to my original natural baseline daily habits prior to the accident in healing from. I’ll be happy to simply meet my non-negotiable goals 😇
Adding to this I’m also trying to be observant of how much I balance 0 → 100 because the moments I have capacity, I have a tendency to overload to compensate for all the time I don’t… and this produces a cycle that is not conducive for healing, so I’m looking at breaking that with my turtling slow and steady habits 🐢 🧚🏽♀️
I'm so excited for this 😊
I'm using this sprint to complete my Claude Code course and complete my first 3 SOPs. I will focus on getting good sleep (8 hrs+) and completing my strength workouts (3x per week). I will increase my walking (Avg. steps) and complete my Executive Function course.
I’m coming off of a busy and travel-filled 2 weeks so this Sprint will be about rest, reestablishing routines, nurturing home and relationships to transition into the next few months, when I have the most downtime of the year. It is cool to see how the Sprint framework has evolved since 2024. I love the focus on the experience and how we want to feel as we are working towards our goals. Happy sprinting everyone!