It’s time for a Freewrite Friday post where I write whatever comes into my mind. It could be a writing update, a personal update, or who knows what else Here’s my thoughts today…
Pressure. I feel it. It’s building. So much to do. So many deadlines. Medical stuff. Personal stuff. Vacation stuff. Writing stuff.
So much to get done, will I make it? I normally work best under pressure. Right now I’m not so sure. My to do list seems to be growing faster than it’s shrinking. It’s not supposed to work that way.
I know, how do you eat an elephant – one bite at a time. I’m practicing that but…
I’m having one of those days when I feel like my head is going to explode and it won’t be pretty. I’m not prone to melt downs, but I can feel one coming on.
Well, I just spent the last hour or so creating a spreadsheet of all our to do items, sorting by date and if work (my writing related stuff) or personal. I feel a lot better – I love being organized. I think I have over 95% of what needs to be done listed…now to start checking things off!
Thank you.
For 20 years I was a housekeeper/nanny and kept up with taking care of a whole household and the children, plus my own stuff. I used to be totally organized and didn’t need lists, I just did what needed to be done with no issue.
Theses days I have to write lists so I don’t forget what I’m doing. But I do not do well under pressure. That’s when I become overwhelmed and would have a meltdown and quit…lol
I have to do a little each day and accept some days it won’t be much!
If I don’t do it right now or write it down, it’s forgotten. LOL!
Spreadsheets are very therapeutic. Though I always had them when I worked. Now that I am retired now so much.
I still use them a lot – wish I didn’t need them. Retirement is tough. LOL!
Wow, that’s a lot to do but I agree, there’s something wonderful about crossing things off that list.
I will get it all done (I don’t have much choice…LOL)