Remember This!
October 28, 2007 by laura
Filed under Diseases & Conditions
It takes a long time to get better. Baby steps are important in recovery.
So you can’t clean the kitchen in one go round. Wash the dishes 3 or 4 times a week, instead of everyday. Does the vacuuming really need to get done right now – is it really that important?
Do as much as you can….and be happy with that.
Break a job that overwhelms you, into smaller tasks. Break up your day, with a small treat to yourself. If you are like me, and have nine blog posts left to write for this month (not to mention the other blog)…take a little break after the third one – and read the last 20 pages of the book you are working on.
If you can’t do your to-do list in its entirety. Don’t sweat it. There is always tomorrow, and the day after that. Things will manage to get done…or they don’t, and you will be forgiven.
Remember that sometimes perfection gets in the way. We have to learn to let go of that.
*image source – flickr
Amen.
I am a mother who will never use that expression to her daughter again.
I whole heartily agree. I can accomplish anything if I work it to my schedule in small enough bits. One, minute, two minutes, three minutes……..20 minutes before you know it. Sometimes you need to resolve some obstacles but never give in there is always a way.
Make a list of everything you want to do, make a work plan on how to incorporate, allocate time and voila you are on your way to taking up art. You might start out just reading about it but make a plan and start achieving small goals. Plan your work, work your plan.
Don’t forget to reward yourself for all the steps you achieve. Don’t try to do anything for more than an hour. Alternate physical activities, mental activities and soulful rest.
Lynn – Great Advice – Thanks!!! I love the “plan your work, work your plan” way of thinking. Its umm familiar.
Mum – thanks
and don’t feel bad. The advice helped. The re-wording will be even better.
My name is Vicki and I have kinda sort of been diagnosed with CFS. I’m fighting my best fight every single day. Wish me luck, kick me in the pants and celebrate with me as I battle the beast!