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Why can't I keep the momentum...

June 6th, 2007 at 03:07 pm

of getting things done.

I have done NOTHING the past 5 days and I mean NOTHING - just gone through the motions of daily living.

Mentally I want to get stuff done but actually doing it - well that is another whole long story...

I feel like I have hit a wall (created by the long long list of To Do's) and just not getting beyond it.

Even my productivity at work is low - I feel so blah.

Today, was a work at home day and I can honestly say I did very very little. Did some reading, moved a couple of papers around, read the blogs and... well I don't know???

I feel like I am floating around without any direction at the moment and that even the daily tasks take huge effort.

This has got to be the worst feeling in the world.

Maybe, the goals I have set myself have stunned me into "a frozen state" and I need to make them smaller and more manageable.

Since I started feeling like this, I have only had 1 no spend day - hmmm, wonder if feeling flat and directionless has something to do with spending and shopping.

Okay enough of the wallowing - tonight I am going to cook a proper supper (no home pre-cooked meals) and then get into my sewing room for 2 hours.

Also, am going to pack DD's school stuff tonight and get my office stuff ready so that there is not a mad rush tomorrow morning.

If I only get 4 things done a day = 28 things done a week = 840 things a month. Holy Moly - amazing the compounding affect of daily tasks.

Speak to you later...


Posted in Daily journal | 6 Comments »

6 Responses to “Why can't I keep the momentum...”

  1. librarylady Says:
    June 6th, 2007 at 03:16 pm 1181142995
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    I think we all have times when we don't seem to be very motivated. I know that I do. But usually, I am feeling better in a few days. I don't know, maybe it is the phase of the moon or something.
    I don't know if you exercise, but going for a walk always gets me energized to do something. I can really think and work out problems in my head when I get out of my house by myself and go for a walk outdoors.
    Also, I think you are right about the baby steps. Baby steps always help me get going too.
    Hope this helps and hope you feel better soon.
    You are right, feeling down is no fun.

  2. Aleta Says:
    June 6th, 2007 at 04:29 pm 1181147374
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    It sounds like that you are overwhelming yourself. That happens to me and I have to back-up and look at what I'm doing. I find it easiest to list 10 things to do and then ask yourself which 3 are the most important and work on those. What you don't finish one day, you can add to your list for tomorrow.

    I also find that when I feel like that that I will get my timer and set it for 5 minutes. I will straighten up that area and pick up. When 5 minutes is up, I move to another area and do the same thing. Somehow, that starts motivating you and you will actually want to do more. Sometimes I do that with reading as well. I'll read 15 minutes and go do something else. I learned the above tip from a book calling it a 5 MINUTE MAINTENANCE

  3. pjmama Says:
    June 6th, 2007 at 04:44 pm 1181148260
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    I've most certainly overwhelmed myself like that. It's hard to pull yourself out. I like the idea of only setting yourself 4 things today. Really, it seems if you get one of them done it gives you the drive to go on to a second, but Aleta's little trick with the timer seems effective and fun as well! Good luck with everything!

  4. nance Says:
    June 6th, 2007 at 07:47 pm 1181159224
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    Are you depressed? That will make life slow down!
    Sounds like you are setting some small goals that will help with productivity. Hope you are feeling better, and more energetic soon.

  5. Freeme Journey Says:
    June 8th, 2007 at 05:18 pm 1181323123
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    Hi everyone - thanks for the tips, this is just the most wonderful caring forum. I had a better day today and yesterday - didn't manage everything I wanted to do but got some done.
    Also, went to bed early last night and felt better this morning.
    Thanks again

  6. Lux Living Frugalis Says:
    June 11th, 2007 at 08:14 pm 1181592868
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    Hi Freeme - have you investigated Flylady.net? She's all about the small steps and taking care of yourself. Hope your new meds help you out!

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