I would start by changing the word “ideal” to “intensional” to describe this daily writing prompt question.
As a type A/ control freak, I would like to replace the word “ideal” with “intensional.” Completing all the daily work to-do lists while trying to squeeze in morning workouts every day would be the ideal/intensional week I strive for.


Of course, actually creating those exemplary weeks is another story.
Receiving unexpected phone calls, chance checking out the phone starts the shopping list items on the Amazon site or the worst kind, “don’t feel like doing the work” moments derail the intention of having the ideal week I planned the past weekend.
The wisdom of forgiving myself for many un-ideal days/weeks comes from having lots of practice over the years. 🙂
