I decided today was going to be a totally unproductive day. Please keep in mind than I’m a doer by nature, so doing nothing just doesn’t work for my personality.  I posted the concept of being unproductive on Twitter (which automatically updates my Facebook) and got several encouragements to take it easy.  A few of my Twitter friends reminded me about the “Sabbath” part of the 10 Commandments.  Thanks for the conviction there.

Still, I think it’s important to understand that different people relax, unwind, and rest differently. For example, I’m a power nap guy. Give me 15 minutes and I’m good to go for hours.  If Cheryl, on the other hand, decides to take a nap, she’s down for a while.  The same is true of how I would spend my unproductive day and how you would.  Some would choose to play golf, some organize their closets, and some veg on the couch.  The point is we are all designed differently. 

Therefore, in preparation for my unproductive day, I decided to make a list of what I will do today: 

1.     Answer some early morning emails.

2.     Catch up on my Google Reader.

3.     Organize my calendar for next week.

4.     Read my Bible, 2 Chapters of the book I’m currently reading.  (I missed one chapter yesterday and try to read one chapter every day.), and an article in preparation for a paper due next week.

5.     Write this blog post.

6.     Empty the dishwasher.

7.     Give my dog a bath.

8.     Watch the Titans game.

9.     Enjoy some time with my son at a basketball game tonight.

10.  Take a 15-minute nap. 

Amazing!  I feel better already.  

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