Climbing the Mountain

I'm trying a slightly new way of doing things... when I first wake up, I'm focusing on figuring out what will get me closer to my goals each day, and doing that thing first. I've found that if I sit down to answer emails, do housework, make phone calls, etc. that my day ends up being completely filled and while I've done stuff that needed doing, I haven't made any progress towards what is important.

I'm also severely limiting the time I spend online, and giving myself a deadline to get certain things done (for example 30 mins to answer emails and make phone calls, 45 mins for housework) because if I don't have a time set to stop and move on to something else, I will either get the thing done but in an unhurried manor, or I will just keep going on my to-do list without any real thought about which things are the most helpful and end up feeling like a drudge. I know I have more than enough time to get everything that is needed done, I'm just not using my time very effectively. I'd like to get this way of doing things ingrained asap so when I start working full time, things don't fall apart. It's working pretty well so far - I got more done this morning than I did all last week.

Thank you both for remembering me!

A couple of months away has helped me break the cycle of constant wasting time on t'internet and allowed me to get my priorities in back order. I still check fb once in a while, but it seems all the same people are whinging about the same things and it reinforces my decision to take a step back.

I haven't found a full time job that I'd be happy to do. I've been able to increase my p/t hours as it's coming up to the busy season and am making up the shortfall by looking in charity shops on a regular basis for clothes, etc. to re-sell on ebay. The side line has dried up completely but at the moment it's a relief to not be chasing jobs or worrying about deadlines. Things have been ticking over fairly smoothly but it's a false sense of security as there's very little in the savings account. My current goal is to have £750 in the emergency pot, and then start on the house deposit. I am expecting some money for Xmas from my relatives, but there is nothing I need or want so am happy and a bit excited to be able to put it in the emergency fund.

I feel like I have a better grip on my life, and am happy to just get on with it. I'm spending on very little aside from food - buying as much yellow sticker fruit and veg as possible and basing the weekly menu on that. Being a little bit more organised has made my life easier. Figuring out what my main focus is and having an action plan has helped me get rid of the distractions. I've resigned from all volunteering and have no social commitments. I am enjoying being a homebody.

I haven't yet caught up with anyone's diary but will be doing it over the next week or so. I hope everyone has been well and I'l be back soon xx