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Each day is a challenge since there are only so many hours which can be used productively.

I try to make deliberate decisions as to what I need to get done in a day.  Sometimes the decisions might not make sense on the surface but in the long run they are very logical.

This morning after I got finished with my priority items, I had some choices.  I needed to write to catch up with some of my Internet spots, the flower beds needed weeding, and my kayak needed checking out. 

Since the morning weather was stunning with rain in the forecast for the afternoon, I decided that kayaking was the best use of my time.  Rain would have washed away my weed killer, and I can write in the evening when I cannot kayak.

I had a great time, it refreshed my soul, and I managed to catch lunch.  My decision ended up being the right one for the day.  I managed to get back home just before the storms struck.  In spite of cleaning my flounder in the rain, I still had a great time.  I will remember catching that flounder on a warm spring day a lot longer than I will sitting at a keyboard typing.

My friend the duck was in a very dliberative mood this morning.  I was pretty well ignored until I got a little close when the duck paddled off slowly. There was no wasted energy. I like to think the duck was carefully calculating what to do also.

I certainly was enjoying the morning breezes almost as much as the duck.  The winds seems to make paddling almost unnecessary while fishing.  I got some good thinking accomplished while relaxing in that breeze which blew away my cares for a few moments.

Often preparing properly for work allows you to accomplish more than if you plowed ahead without the focus that really makes a difference in quality work. 

Even a trip like we did this past weekend to Tryon Palace can help your mind relax so it can be ready to focus on what really needs doing.

Mental preparation through proper relaxation is the first step to working smart.  Living near the Southern Outer Banks just makes it a little easier.