Reflection: Chapter 1

After 30 days of leaving the office around eleven or so, Chapter 1 was coming to an end. I felt a range of emotions. This may sound a bit crazy, but it felt like losing a best friend. There were some activities that I had to reschedule because I should have given myself more time, or purchased the tickets online, etc. I realized that taking one and a half hours would allow some padding for transportation, check-ins at events, etc.

It was difficult to relax when I first started out on this journey. There was a sense of guilt because I felt like I was not following the rules. After a few days in, I started to relax. This was an emotional, mental, and physical shift for me. In my subconscious, I had to convince myself that it was ok to take a break. Once I convinced myself that it was ok to break the rules, I enjoyed myself a lot more.

As time went on, my colleagues were anxious to hear about what I had seen and done. I think that this personal experiment inspired them to get out of the office more. I knew that this was a good thing because I made someone else’s day a bit brighter by sharing my daily adventurers.

Overall, Chapter 1 of Project 1.5 was a success! I am a better person and human because of this journey. I feel like I am re-capturing the hours lost in autopilot mode. I hope to inspire others to break the routine and disrupt the work day!

Deliberate Luncher