Daily Tasks

D is for Daily Tasks

4/5/2016

My theme for the April A to Z Challenge is Productivity for Creative People.

I'm keeping it simple today with two productivity-themed quotes. Author Gretchen Rubin (The Happiness Project) said, "What you do everyday matters more than what you do once in a while." Victorian-era novelist Anthony Trollope said, "A small daily task, if it be really daily, will beat the labours of a spasmodic Hercules."

Do you agree with these quotes? What do you do daily that aligns with your values and your core goals?

Stephanie Faris link

4/5/2016 10:04:23 am

SO true. I try to write 250-500 words a day on my manuscript every day, no matter what's happening. Every now and then I miss a day but that keeps my mind in my WIP and eventually I get where I'm going.

Yvonne V link

4/5/2016 06:35:56 pm

Stephanie -- I agree! There's something about working on a story every day that keeps your mind in that fictional world.

C.Lee McKenzie

4/5/2016 01:55:42 pm

I remember those Augean Stables that old Herc tackled. I'm assuming that's the spasmodic task referred to. I agree. jDo a little each day, keep at it, keep things caught up and avoid the Herculean approach.

Yvonne V link

4/5/2016 06:37:08 pm

The only thing I can't seem to tackle a little at a time is scrapbooks -- I need to immerse myself in the photos for a week or so, then I don't do it again for another year....

Karen link

4/5/2016 06:40:23 pm

I loved the Happiness Project! I love both the quotes that you picked. It's amazing the progress you can make chipping away at something a little every day.

Yvonne V link

4/5/2016 09:11:08 pm

I loved that book, too. :)

Liz A. link

4/5/2016 07:32:44 pm

I keep a checklist of tasks I expect to accomplish every day. It helps remind me that I am getting something done, even if I don't feel like I did.

Yvonne V link

4/5/2016 09:11:38 pm

That is a good benefit, Liz.

Jane Helms

4/5/2016 11:27:05 pm

Definitely agree. Small things done for the joy of it every day, yes.

Yvonne V link

4/6/2016 09:09:26 pm

Thanks for stopping by, Jane.

pempi link

4/6/2016 03:46:49 am

I like the satisfaction of completing a mammoth task that I won't have to do again - normally DIY or craft projects but I also know that doing smaller things daily plays a big part in the normal, everyday way of life too - like weeding the garden!!
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Yvonne V link

4/6/2016 09:09:59 pm

Weeding the garden is a great example. :)

Michelle Wallace link

4/6/2016 04:30:59 am

I agree with the idea of a small daily task.
For example, when it comes to writing, you can write a piece of flash fiction...or a blog post...or a character sketch.
It keeps your creative juices flowing.

Michelle Wallace link

4/6/2016 04:32:01 am

...now if I could just practise what I'm preaching here... :)

Yvonne V link

4/6/2016 09:10:33 pm

Ha ha Michelle -- that's always the trick, right?!

Marcia Strykowski link

4/6/2016 07:30:47 am

This makes me think I should reevaluate my everyday practices and maybe get rid of some of the trivial day-to-day stuff. I wouldn't want social media to be my main everyday task...but rather some of the big once-in-a-while stuff. Not sure I'm making sense (sleep-deprived!). :)

Yvonne V link

4/6/2016 09:11:18 pm

I think I know what you mean, Marcia. Social media has a sneaky way of taking up time.

C. Lee McKenzie

4/6/2016 02:12:47 pm

I know. I know! And here I've been sitting for three hours already. I'm off to take a quick hike up the mountain, then back for more. Thanks for the nudge.

Yvonne V link

4/6/2016 09:11:59 pm

I'm envious of your mountain hike! I did go for a nice dog walk today, though.

J Lenni Dorner link

4/14/2016 11:06:38 pm

Love these!

Yvonne V link

4/16/2016 09:05:12 pm

Thanks, J!

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