It’s Not the End of the World – or is it?

One of the many things I struggle with is how big of a deal to make out of things – and by “things,” I mean failures on my part. Once I get started thinking about one thing, a giant list of other things I need to do or fix or clean or whatever comes to the forefront of my mind… and I can’t let them go. Not that I actually do anything about them, I might add. Most of the things on this list have been on it and will remain on it for a long, long time. Why? Because I suck. Add that to the list.

Most of the time, this stuff worries me when I don’t have the opportunity to do anything about it – when I’m laying in bed at night, or when I’m at work. Why? Because I suck.

Anyway, every once in a while when I do have a semi-rational thought, it occurs to me that maybe, just maybe, I might be stressing out about things that don’t need to be priorities. But then I think that’s a cop out and I really just need to get some shit done.

So. Here’s my list. At least here’s what I can think of right now. I’m sure there’s more.

— I need to find an organizational system for our kitchen. Piles of papers on the counter make me crazy.
— I need to hook up the super awesome printer I bought, I don’t know, probably six months ago. It’s been sitting in a corner since then.
— I need to clean out my closet and move summer stuff downstairs.
— I need to change the batteries in the smoke detectors.
— I need to pack better lunches for Kate.
— I need to get up earlier.
— I need to eat breakfast.
— I need to lose 7 pounds.
— I need to clean out the room in our basement that could be on an episode of Hoarders.
— I need to organize our digital pictures.
— I need to cook dinner wayyyyyy more than I do.
— I need to drink more water.
— I need to keep my car cleaner.
— I need to organize my desk.

Each of those things have just about equal importance in my mind, and I berate myself equally for not doing each of them.

So, friends, do you have a list like this? What’s on it?

And for the love of God, what should I do first?

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6 Replies to “It’s Not the End of the World – or is it?”

  1. This is my 2 lives list. IF I could wish myself into having 2 lives I’d accomplish everything! One life where I was super awesome at work and totally focused and the one where I was super awesome at home and totally focused. Yeah well, Grandma Brads has a saying about wishing.

  2. I struggle with many of the things on your list, too. I sometimes spend so much time thinking, “I should do that…” that I could have done that task and 3 more. I get so bogged down by the weekly things I need to do that some of these things just take a backseat, permanently. But when I do accomplish something on my list I feel so inspired it’s a domino effect. I’ve also heard it takes 6 weeks to make something a habit…I’m working on the getting up earlier this week. I’m amazed at what I can get done in that hour I have without my toddler running around! Good luck with your list!

  3. Eat Breakfast! Every day!
    Pack better lunches for Kate, the rest can wait.

    I’ve been screwing around with the 7 pounds for 7 years. It goes, it comes back.

    My number 1 thing: win the lottery!

    UP

  4. Easy thing first… drink a glass of water. SO easy and you’ll feel well on your way to doing it more. And maybe it’ll help you lose that 7 pounds (not that it helps me…)

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