Think of it this way. On a good day, you might start by looking at your calendar, taking a moment to gauge what’s ahead of you today, maybe even getting a sense of what the week holds. Being aware of what is coming allows you to mentally prepare for it, to anticipate a challenging conversation or remind yourself of details so you don’t walk into a meeting cold. In contrast, on a busy day you dive right in. You do not step back and scope out the day. You are not quite sure who’s at the meeting or what it’s about.
