I have decided that I am far to old for this.
It is time that I stop joking about it and be embarrassed about it...because I should be!
I mean, REALLY?? I had to bring my printer and laptop to and event because I KNEW that I would forget to print something. That is just sad. I actually plan on screwing things up!
Well, those days are over! I hope...
I have come up with a system (sorta).
I calling it "Take 5"!
Sometimes I wake up dreading my day. I think of all the things that I need to do. Then I get a little sad because there are things that I want to do and I know I won't have time. This makes me resent the things that I have to do. See the vicious cycle forming....
There had to be a way to fix this.
I realized that I just need to me more organized. That I needed to make lists and prioritize those lists and then manage my time. Sounds simple enough...right?
I have started making lists. We have this board from IKEA that is awesome!!
Its called a notice board. WE LOVE IT! This is where I make my lists, where we write the things that we run out of, the weekly menu (basically its a list of everything that I can cook so that we are staring blankly at the fridge wondering what to eat) and... You get the idea right? Good. The lists also ensure that important things don't get forgotten. I am also getting in the habit of making sure that important dates make in to the calendar on my phone!
Now that I have my list of things to do I make time for them. This is where the "Take 5" comes in!!
In the morning I do 5 things. This is general "Pick - Up" things. Start a load of clothes, unload the dishwasher, wipe down the bathroom counter...that sorta thing. I have been getting up a little earlier everyday to sort of train myself and timing myself during the "get ready" process. I won't time myself forever. I am doing it now so that I can be more aware of how much time each thing takes me. Like I know that I can to my make up in 5 minutes...but if I don't watch the time could take me 10. I have NO concept of time. I can easily waste 15 minutes on absolutely nothing. I am hoping that by being more aware of the time that I will get in to a routine and I will be able to get ready in the same amount of time everyday!
During lunch I do 5 more things. These things are more "do while watching TV" type things. I am home for lunch so I usually watch something from the DVR so during that time I can fold clothes or something mindless. Of these 5 things I do 2 things that I want to do. Not a chore...something I enjoy. Editing photos, reading or writing, blogging...this keeps lunch enjoyable but I still get something done.
In the evening, I do 2 "have tos" and 3 "want tos"! This is the best! Since I did some little things earlier in the day the house doesn't need much and I get to relax with Will and enjoy my evening!! This also leaves the weekends free from the restraints that household chores put on us!
Just to give you an idea of how things are going...
I started Saturday with the board full of things to do.
It is now Thursday and my list is gone and the house is very clean and organized...for the most part. I got up at 5:30 this morning and STAYED up after Will left (in the past if I get up I just go back to sleep). It really wasn't that big of a deal. I got to do a lot and it was kinda relaxing! The best part is I don't feel over worked...I feel accomplished. I even had time to work on me. I exercised and BLOGGED! I even got to leave some comment love!
I am sure that there is someone out there that will read this and think...really? She needs to do all this to stay organized and she doesn't even have kids?? Yes. Yes I do. I hope that some of this will just become habit. That I won't have to be so strict on myself.
Maybe someone will read this and think...no way! Me too!!
Sorry this was a bit lengthy. I do usually do long posts. If you are still here...thank you!
5 comments:
Love it! Great job on getting organized. I need to follow in your footsteps. Maybe start out with getting up earlier and exercising. Thanks for the motivation!
I love it! I am THE most unorganized creature, and I also have no concept of time! I seriously showed up maaaaaybe 5 times ON time to a certain class this semester, and it never seemed to matter WHAT time I got out of bed. I would still manage to lose minutes somewhere.
I just might have to attempt your Take 5 Action Plan. Loooove it.
Ooh, I am big on lists. If it wasn't for my agenda and my lists, I don't know how I would ever get things done!
hmm....i kinda like the idea. good work.
Impressive, my dear! My guess is if you get into good habits now, it'll make it a lot easier later. It's the getting into good habits that's the hardest part. And it sounds like you're already over that hurdle. Woohoo!
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