BASKING IN PRODUCTIVE LAZINESS

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"Some fail, not because they were bound to fail, but because of the negativity they had in their heads of themselves." - Racheal Abiriba 

You know the way people love Fridays? TGIF? Turn-ups? And all of that? That excitement and rush they say they feel that many can't explain! The anticipation for the fun, and for some, the lovely unknown? That's how I feel about Saturdays. I mean! Saturdays are just...IT! I can't explain it. I don't work on Saturdays, I don't plan at all for the day. I just live as my spirit leads. And my spirit is almost always lazy on Saturdays. I wake up and just lay in bed thinking about everything and anything. Toes-curled, stretched, and...I think you get the picture.

It is one of my best days of the week as I get to relax, refresh, and go over the entire week in my head, reliving the best parts, and learning from any mistakes made. It is the definition of 'my' lazy day. Not because I don't have to do anything, but, on the contrary, because I have to do everything to make sure that my goals are not neglected in the hustle of life. At this time, nothing gets left out. I go over my experiences during the week, every person I spoke to or met, every action or inaction, every success and setbacks, and every blessing. I try not to beat myself up for goals set that were not achieved. I am only human and can do just so much.

It is necessary to take sometime to review yourself and know if you are still on track with your life. I use the time to remind myself of the future I want and the things I expect from me. I believe we all have visions of what we want from life and the way we want to live. Short- term or long-term goals need to be reviewed sometimes to be sure that the goals are doable and that you are still on the right path to realising those goals. 
So take sometime for yourself, find your 'me-time' . Use the time to recreate or inject productivity and positivity in your life. It doesn't have to be on a Saturday, find what works for you. It doesn't have to be overwhelming either, take your time, enjoy the process. Think back, learn and make amends in any area of your life that didn't go as planned. Don't whine about negative circumstances. Don't waste your time stressing over the things that you can't change, because even if it is your fault, it is your responsibility to do and be better daily. Take responsibility for the wrongs and move on. There's more to life than the past. Surround yourself with what inspires you to do better; this maybe people, books, etc. Just be focused on moving forward, being productive. And even if, like me, you're just in bed with a great book and awesome internet connection, you know that your laziness is not stopping you from being productive. 

So you see why I don't understand the craze about Fridays and the rush? I love my Saturdays, and this relationship is unconditionally unbreakable!


- The Lady 



   “And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it he had rested from all his work which God created and made.”
               Genesis 2:3