I thought about therapy or medicine or something for anxiety because sometimes life is really too much to handle. (I can't believe I am typing this.) Then, I remembered that for years and years I wrote in my online journal about whatever it was that was awesome or awful and it helped. I also remembered my friend and client, Nancy, saying that her blog was her cheaper/free form of therapy! What a beautiful idea! You will probably see me blogging more and more.
As I sit facing what seems like a mountain of junk mail, bills, adorable artwork from my children's school year and a plethora of summer camp opportunities I can't help but wonder if I am the only mom in the world that is this disorganized?!! Deep down I know that I am not, but why can't I just stay focused on one thing instead of my head going like this: "Okay, let's tackle this pile...oh, I wonder what's on Facebook, Twitter, oh...that blog of mine needs a new background, oh...it's time to get Ariah from swim team soon...Oh, I am just so sad for that family that lost their child and for the owners of that restaurant that burned down, oh dear....I hope my Aunt is doing okay in the hospital." That is my head in a really nutty nut shell. I found this link today: http://zenhabits.net/27-great-tips-to-keep-your-life-organized/ Great tips...I am going to try a few!
What do you guys do to stay organized each week and month?!
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Welcome aboard the Crazy Train, sweet thing!
ReplyDeleteI learned a loooonng time ago to just take things one at a time, only in manageable amounts. Oh sure, it's great to say "I'm going to go through ALL of the kids' school stuff" when what you should do say is "I'm going to go through Ariah's school stuff". See? Break it down. One thing at a time.
Another thing that helps me is lists. You can tell yourself all you want that you'll remember what you need to do, but trust me and write it down. Then prioritize it. It's funny how some things don't seem quite so important once you see it all at once.
Raising three (four, counting your adorable hubby)kids and working is a tough job. Do what you can do. Let the rest go. It will be there when you get around to it!
I hope I see you here often. It really helps to just write your feelings down! :)
Love those tips, Nancy! Thank you! I think it is overwhelming when we make lists that we can't possibly complete!
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