Bit #28 – The Wedge
In nature, a wedge is a simple machine used to secure or separate two items. In golf, the wedge is a club used to aid the player in making accurate short-distance shots, get their ball on the green, and/or help extract a ball that is embedded or even buried.
In writing and in life, we need to incorporate wedges into our daily schedule to serve a similar purpose as in nature or golf.
In her book, “A Minute to Think” (click picture for more information), Juliet Funt teaches us how to add value to our time.
In this instance, the wedge is a small portion of “white space” or empty space that we insert between two activities. This space helps pry apart our actions and events so that our day is not crammed with us running from one thing to the next. The wedge also stops us in any moment of life when taking the next action mindlessly would be a mistake.
As you schedule your writing (and other activities this week), consider putting a small “wedge” of time between the events on your calendar. These time blocks allow you to reflect, question, think, and internalize one task before moving on to the next. These thinking practices help reinforce what you have been writing, learning, and doing.
Also, since the time is on your calendar, you do not have to feel guilty for taking 15 minutes to reflect. This time is not truly empty, but free to help you be the best version of yourself.
