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New Year's Resolution: Open Windows!

I am not talking about the windows in your house that let the fresh air in!   I mean windows of activities.  Image a time frame in your day that you do certain things.  The first time I heard about “windows” was from my teenage son a long time ago. He was looking for a snack to eat after dinner. I suggested one of his favorites and he told me the “window” wasn’t open yet to eat that particular food and that he would have it later, closer to bedtime. I asked him to explain what he meant by “window.” I learned that it was part of a routine that he had determined worked best for him and that he had applied other “windows” to his day. I remember thinking to myself that having a set time to eat something seemed a bit strict, but I didn’t dismiss the idea. It did seem to work for him. Basically, it is having a routine that you have given thought to and have determined works for your benefit . Recently I applied two “windows” to my own life as part of a new year’s resolution, and I am happy