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Post by seahorse on Nov 10, 2020 20:34:36 GMT -5
Feeling super low tonight and needing to gently help myself focus, so going to try one thing at a time for a bit...
I'll start with 5 minutes of sorting laundry
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Post by larataylor on Nov 10, 2020 20:38:15 GMT -5
WTG seahorse! I often revert to "do one thing" and it works! Or sometimes, Do The Essentials. Or just that one important thing that I've been putting off. Whatever it takes to stop the Overwhelm. |
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Post by seahorse on Nov 10, 2020 20:44:14 GMT -5
Sorted laundry for five minutes Put my mask in the sink to soak NEXT: Replenish cat food and water Feeling overwhelmed and scared tonight, so giving myself a hug  |
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Post by seahorse on Nov 10, 2020 20:53:27 GMT -5
Ok, kitty food and water replenished and I went downstairs to get one of two water bowls that I finally scrubbed out yesterday after they sat around for months on the porch. That means I can wash the normal bowl that I've been using and put that back in the cupboard.
Also scooped kitty pan while I was up.
NEXT: Take dirty dishes downstairs and put away 1 clean dish
Gentle challenge: Set timer for 10 minutes on focus on getting whatever I can get done in the kitchen - putting away clean dishes, washing some dirty ones, putting away any food, etc. I would rather hide under the bed, but I'll see if I can focus anyway.
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Post by seahorse on Nov 10, 2020 21:15:21 GMT -5
Focused for 10 minutes in the kitchen - put away the clean dishes, washed some of the dirty ones, got some dirty dishes off of the porch.
Took a 5-minute break
NEXT:
2 minutes straighten porch
3 minutes wash dishes
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Post by seahorse on Nov 10, 2020 21:37:03 GMT -5
Took quick break.
NEXT - same thing:
2 minutes straighten porch
3 minutes wash dishes
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Post by seahorse on Nov 10, 2020 21:48:53 GMT -5
Ok, porch is now tidy enough, even though it still needs a lot of work. Good enough for now!
Challenged myself to focus on dishes for 5 minutes and got through some more. Feel frustrated that even with all of this work, I will go to bed with a messy house. But, if I don't do this stuff, it would be even messier and get even messier still...
5 minutes break and then:
5 minutes kitchen
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Post by seahorse on Nov 10, 2020 22:12:58 GMT -5
5 minute break and NEXT:
Take clean dish towel downstairs
Put groceries away before I forget
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Post by seahorse on Nov 10, 2020 23:04:16 GMT -5
Ok, unpacked the groceries and realized that I hadn't had any substantial food today, so heated up some pea soup and ate it with sliced kiwi and blueberries on the side.
NEXT:
Brush teeth
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Post by seahorse on Nov 10, 2020 23:14:13 GMT -5
Brushed teeth Checked kitty pan (no action - which is a little worrisome) Closed up downstairs Brought kitty upstairs NEXT: floss teeth put in mouth guard lights out, lie down, close eyes!  |
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Post by OnTheMend on Nov 11, 2020 4:18:34 GMT -5
Great work!
I am tackling a curtain project today, I've had the new curtains probably a month (or very close to) already and yet haven't been able to make myself to iron them and put them up.Today I am doing it, one step at the time. Next: fill iron with water and iron 1 curtain.
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Post by OnTheMend on Nov 11, 2020 9:02:55 GMT -5
One curtain is up, 3 to go. Now taking a short break.
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Post by mylittlescholar on Nov 11, 2020 16:53:02 GMT -5
I managed to take my meds (at 5:00 pm)
okay the next thing is: wash up and get dressed (to shift my energy)
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Post by mylittlescholar on Nov 11, 2020 17:14:32 GMT -5
my outfit looks goofy. but at least I am dressed.
next is: MLPM, including adding notes I made earlier (MLPM = daily planner)
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Post by seahorse on Nov 11, 2020 18:11:23 GMT -5
Hi OnTheMend and mylittlescholar!! Whew - it's been a "one thing at a time" kind of week. Lovely to see your posts and steps - very motivating. And thanks for stopping by BetsyMarie and larataylor - nice to see you both and I appreciate the support! I was out all day and have so much to do tonight - both home and work stuff, so... NEXT: Fold 5 pieces of dry hanging laundry |
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