I'll babble.
Multiply has just stepped over the line. I can ignore most advertisements but they have found my weakness. The Hershey Kiss logo staring at me from the corner is pushing me over the edge! Wish I could afford a premium membership.
Last night we watched a few episodes of World War II in HD. It was pretty good. The boys were really into it, and I know this is because of their gaming. I found it odd to be seeing so much color footage of the early 40's. The soldiers all looked so youthful. Its easy to forget that when you see older World War II veterens. They were fighting all over the world at such a young age.
I'm trying to feel more organized. I know a great deal of the stress I've been feeling since working more hours is because I don't feel balanced. I also worry I'm not getting stuff accomplished because I'm pulled in different directions. So this week I'm writing down each day, stuff I need to tend to. I prioritize the list and if something isn't completed, it gets moved to the next day.
Remarkably, its helped already. Even if I don't feel like I'm accomplishing much, I can review the list and see that indeed I am reaching goals. Plus, my family has stepped up and completed stuff on my list too. I suppose it was a good decision to leave this list out in the open where they could see it. :) Coming home yesterday to the smell of a clean bathroom was a gift!
I've placed "Exercise" on the list for everyday and given it a priority of 1. Its easy for me to place my family's needs and work's needs in front of my own, but I also know that exercise isn't really just for me. By exercising I can stay healthy, which in turn means I'm available for my family and work. I know I've been exposed countless times to illness, and I also know each time I've been able to fight it off. I'm worried this won't continue to be the case though, since my daily walks had disappeared once I began working double the number of hours I had worked before. So now as soon as my work shift is over on Mon-Wed-Fri, I'm exercising, and on Tues & Thurs, I'm exercising after breakfast.
And with that final sentence of the last paragraph, my oatmeal is consumed. So I'm off to change from pajamas to work out clothes.
5 comments:
I am so proud of you that you have pulled it together so well and are getting things done!! Women are definitely the stronger gender - stronger in attitude, fortitude, faith, and in plain old common sense. You are pretty amazing, and it's nice that your guys have recognized it and are following your lead. You rock!!
Glad that the writing down a priority list is helping you. Leaving it out so everyone could read it is a good idea. They might not realize what all needs to get done around the house.
I really need to get back to my Wii exercise routine. I've been slacking in that for a few months.
Have a great day!
We have been recording the WWII shows too. I am like you and find myself surprised those soldiers were young boys/men when they served our country. It seems back then, young men and women were more mature than what we see today in people the same age.
Lists help me too and Alex likes them as well. There's something to be said for crossing things off a list that make a person feel they've done something. :o)
Good for you Dawn for taking things by the horns. It will make life so much easier and help with the stress. Lists are great, I do it all the time or I would forget everything and then my life would be in shambles. Keep being positive!
I think list are good and it's good that you are reminded to to do things for you! I always forget myself to do that!! I think leaving it out is a great idea too!!! I need to start doing some exercise again!!!! Hope your evening is good! Hugs
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