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Wow! Last year was a long one. I, for one, am feeling the need for a little more organization again. As the turn of the year approached, I noticed a lot of changes that I wanted to impliment; and with that came to mind an abundance of resources that I have neglected over the last few months. As I attempt to reclaim some control on my life this month, I thought I would share some ideas, resources, and stories with you all.
I’ll begin this series with telling you why I have a need to be organized and why I am not going to act like a drill sergeant as I try to gain control again. Here is my backstory. Yes, backstory.
I love the idea of organization and perfection. I have loads of dreams of being organized, and all of those dreams play out perfectly and have no flaws in my head. That is because there is no reason for or room for error in my plans. Unfortunately, those plans I was trying to execute usually face a tragic death about three days after their birth.
That’s because those perfect plans can not compete with reality. I have an all or nothing mentality and have trouble making myself do anything if I can’t do it “right” (meaning perfectly, exactly the way I imagine or plan in my head). However, in a home with four fuzzy animals, one teenage boy, and two women, there is a lot to handle in a day and a high probability of upsets in the plans.
Last year, I noticed this all-or-nothing attitude clashing with my family’s lifestyle. Let me explain what I mean. I don’t like for things to not be done “correctly”, or to be “in the works”. I like to know that once I start something, it will get done and I won’t have it lurking in my head or strewn about the house. I don’t like to start something if there is a chance that I will be interrupted and the above will take place. When I give in to this, it means that I either hyper-focus on a project (neglecting anything else that may need done until the project is finished), or say I won’t do it until I can do it “right”. In a home so full of needs, that often equates to a long list of procrastinated projects. This obviously causes big problems in my home, business, emotions, and relationships. I can’t afford to not do what I can when I can.
This year, I am going to work on learning to accept when circumstances aren’t perfect, and do it anyway. If my project lays around for an hour – or even a few days – at least I made progress! I’m going to use the resources that I’ve been blessed with and look for opportunities to work toward my goals. It is acceptable to set plans, and yet be flexible with when I complete different things – if they are getting done, they are getting done, and that is what counts.
Through the month, I will be covering how I stay inspired, how I prioritize, and how I keep track of responsibilities through the day, week, and month. This Thursday, I will be sharing why I finally went to bulett journaling, and how I am able to draw out my weekly spreads despite being a “busy” person. Do you have any questions about these topics or stories to share? Share them in the comments below or email me at caregiverskeeper@yahoo.com! I can’t wait to share this year with you all!
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