Month: March 2024

In this article, I discuss the importance of taking one night for myself amidst the busy week, a principle I learned from the book "Tranquility By Tuesday". For many years, I've been participating in a choir every Wednesday night - a routine that gives me a refreshing break from my responsibilities. This commitment has not only given me the chance to express myself musically, but also serves as a valuable respite from my intellectually demanding job. I delve into the reasons behind this practice, the challenges I've faced, and how I've managed to stick to it.

In this issue of "Tranquility By Tuesday", I share my newfound philosophy of incorporating adventures into my life. This realization came about from my weekly conversations with my stepfather, where I found that my life had become too routinized, with the days and weeks melding into one. To break this monotony, I decided to embrace the challenge from Tranquility By Tuesday of one big and one little adventure every week. These adventures have made my life feel more meaningful and time pass with more attention.

In this piece, I discuss Rule #5 of Tranquility by Tuesday: Create Backup Slots. Despite planning my week, I often find myself derailed by unexpected changes. To combat this, I've implemented 'backup slots' into my schedule, especially for smaller tasks that significantly impact my quality of life if they are skipped, such as grocery shopping and housework. This approach has reduced my stress and increased my productivity.

Today we talk about the trap of personal development and the misconception that habits must be done every day. Tranquility By Tuesday tells us doing something three times a week is enough to form a habit. We can incorporate this approach into a weekly plan and feel less guilty when unable to do certain activities every day.