Let me introduce you to a tool that really helps me (and many of my clients) – the Power of an Hour. A tool that’s so simple but really helpful to just get started and maker some headway with that tasked or tasks.
I wonder, have you ever found that when you have a mountain of things to do, you just don’t know where to start..?
Perhaps you have just ONE thing to do and that task seems so totally overwhelming, so big (maybe even bigger) as you’ve over thought it!
What happens?
We procrastinate, put it off, scroll through our phones.. Maybe do everything we shouldn’t be doing just to put that task off a little more!
Does this sound familiar?
Here’s what to do:
Decide on your Mission, what it is that you want to achieve..
Turn off your notifications and put your phone down.
Set your timer for one hour.
Get to work!
Why does it work?
By simply putting some urgency around your Mission, knowing that you have just one hour to make progress, you’ll find you’ll achieve so much – especially without any distractions! It’s amazing how quickly and easily we can be distracted!
“The Power of an Hour is such a help to me as I can’t physically do as much as I used to do. The Power Hour is such a string and positive name, it doesn’t make you feel feeble that you can only manage an hour!! Thanks for sharing, it’s been life changing for my husband and I”
Alice
What if you don’t have a whole hour?
Sometimes we don’t have have an entire hour to dedicate to a Mission, that’s OK. Often it’s simply the getting started that we struggle with. If you only have 20 minutes or half an hour, that’s fine too.
Remember your Power of an Hour doesn’t have to be all about getting stuff done and ticking things off a list. It can be for whatever you want it to be…
Self care and a happy mental health is far more important than an empty email box or a completed “to do” list.
Here are some ideas:
Have a long soak in the bath with a good book..
Call a friend you’ve been meaning to catch up with ..
Get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Whatever you decide to do with your Power of an Hour:
Do it with intention
Without scrolling through your phone
Without interruption..
This is YOUR time!
What do you think?
The Power of an Hour is a great way to inject intention into your day or evening. I’ve shared free daily planner (and more) in the Organisation tools. It really helps keep me focused and find it invaluable for my Power of an Hour.
What will you do with your next Power of an Hour?
I’d love to know, join in the conversation on my Instagram, Facebook or comment below.
Feel free to tag me into your #powerofanhour and use this hashtag! I’d love to know how you find using this simple tool and what an effect it has on your daily life and routine.
Thank you for joining me! Grab a comfy seat and read on to find out more.
It’s with huge excitement that I am launching my blog, having taken some time away from the keyboard and writing last year..
In truth I missed it which is why I continued to share my musings on Instagram. However thanks to some wonderful friends, I have been encouraged to get back to what I love. That’s sharing information that I hope will inspire and help you to tackle your every day lifestyle and wellbeing missions.
I’m Claire!
Wearer of many hats, the biggest one is as a full-time mum. I live in a beautiful village in the South Hams, Devon with my husband, our two teenagers and our cat Fred. I feel young at heart, mostly! Life is hectic but I love it. Trust me, I really know how tricky it is juggling everything!
I love seeing my friends and family happy, being by the sea, interiors, candles, white flowers, a good Sauvignon (& more recently Gin!) and warm, sunny days.
I don’t love people who are unkind.
Where will you find me?
You’ll usually find me hiking along the Devon Lanes, especially as the sun is coming up. I love being outside and feeling fit. A particular love is hiking along the South West Coast Path.
In addition to being mum’s taxi and cheering my teens along poolside or at the edge of a rugby pitch.
Failing that, I can usually be found at the gym, at my desk, pottering in the garden or decorating!!
Women On A Mission was born as part of my VIP lifestyle, wellbeing and coaching business several years ago. I believe we are all on own own little Missions and we each have our missions each day, me included.
Whether it be to be the best parent, partner, friend, to be the best version of ourselves in work and at home. Your Mission might be to leave the house on time or taking on a big renovation project. Whatever the Mission, big or small, in order to do so well, we must look ourselves to the best of our ability.
(There is a reason the airlines suggest we put on our masks first before helping others in case of an emergency!)
I’m now working freelance. I still love writing and if you follow me on Instagram and Pinterest, you’ll know I still love sharing my mini Missions and Power Hours.
They are small but very effective and I believe, make a big difference. One mission a week, leads to 52 missions year. 52 ways to bring positive and motivating habits to our lives, to help us live the best life we can.
Whatever your Mission in life, work, home and garden, it’s good to know there’s someone out there to support you. Our house is our home, our castle, the place we feel safe and special and as we spend our downtime there, let’s focus on how to feel amazing there too.
I live my life one Mission at a time, hence the name but my passion is to share my nuggets with as many people as I can and so will be sharing with you my musings on all things lifestyle, wellness, nutrition and fitness with a little interiors and gardening thrown in!
The F Words..
You’ll hear me talk about my favourite F’s words along with Fun, Food, Fitness, Faith (self belief) Friendship, Family, Finance and Focus… there are lots of F’s within my Woman on a Mission programme which I still use today (with a few f**k it moments along the way from time to time!) We all have them right?!
This is a place where I hope to help and guide you to a work and life balance where you have boundaries around the things that are important to you.
I’ll be helping you so that you are in control of the things you desire, creating a guilt free lifestyle but more than anything, I hope this blog will make you feel looked after, inspired and accomplished!
I’m so very pleased to welcome you to the Woman on A Mission Blog. I do hope that you’ll join me regularly and invite your friends. It’s the beginning of a whole new chapter.
