Positive steps thread 2014

ghostmadlittlemiss · 5 July 2014 at 8:53AM

So, here's my list for today. I've already made a bit of a start on it (the joys of a terrible sleeping pattern) so yay me!

[STRIKE]Add last 10 phone numbers to call list.[/STRIKE] Done.

[STRIKE]Call Working Tax Credits and find out why weekly payment has changed.[/STRIKE] Done.

[STRIKE]Call EDF Energy re wrong address and DD Indemnity.[/STRIKE] Done.
[STRIKE]Return library books, pick up reservation and pay off reservation fees.[/STRIKE] Done.

[STRIKE]Buy new washing up sponges.[/STRIKE] Done.

[STRIKE]Buy brown paper and biro from Post Office.[/STRIKE] Done.

E-mail Debbie re phone numbers.
Wrap parcel.
Post parcel.

That should do for now.

Kayleigh

kbl · 5 July 2014 at 11:06AM

this is a great idea for a thread, if you don't mind I'll join in? My list today is

Spend 1 hour in DS room
Spend 1 hour in DD room
Do 3 loads washing
Tidy the three main rooms
Level (!!) my bedroom

That's it for today, will it be easier to just edit this post with strike throughs tonight?

ghostmadlittlemiss · 5 July 2014 at 11:36AM

moohound wrote: »

Positive steps for this year, starting a bit late in the day I know.

Budget properly - not just in my head done using YNAB
Make a start on an emergency fund - done £650/£1000
Open an ISA - done £100 saved.
Make a start on sorting the £8000 mortgage shortfall - starting next month.
Save for Christmas - starting next month

Don't worry, you're here and that's the main thing. I've never been of the opinion that you should only make a fresh start at the New Year. In fact, I think you're more likely to keep them if you start at other times of the year as it's almost traditional to break New Year's Resolutions. And thanks for mentioning ISAs, you've just reminded me that I need to set one up.

kbl wrote: »

this is a great idea for a thread, if you don't mind I'll join in? My list today is
Spend 1 hour in DS room

Spend 1 hour in DD room

Do 3 loads washing

Tidy the three main rooms

Level (!!) my bedroom

That's it for today, will it be easier to just edit this post with strike throughs tonight?

Hello, come in, the more the merrier. I'm glad so many people are finding this thread useful.

Personally, I tend to strike through things as I do them but if another way would suit you better, use that. It's whatever works best for you.
Kayleigh

dubs57 · 5 July 2014 at 12:30PM

:)This is a great idea for those times when you have so much to do that you end up doing nothing. So far today I'm watching the tour de france as it travels through all my local places!!

dubs57 · 5 July 2014 at 12:43PM

Forgot to add, increased my DMP payment by 17 pounds a month. Every little bit helps!

Working_and_Scheming · 5 July 2014 at 10:04PM

Checked bank accounts (mine and DD's as she has given me the responsibility of sorting out her money problems).
Did a load of white washing on 60c
Finished my book
Finished the crossword and other word puzzles in the daily paper.
Cooked stuffed peppers and mediterranian vegetables with cous cous for tea.
Phoned DS1 for a catch up.
Did filing and general tidying up of paperwork.
Enjoying a glass (or 2) of red

kbl · 6 July 2014 at 1:48AM

kbl wrote: »

this is a great idea for a thread, if you don't mind I'll join in? My list today is
[STRIKE]Spend 1 hour in DS room[/STRIKE]

Spend 1 hour in DD room

[STRIKE]Do 3 loads washing[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE]Tidy the three main rooms

Level (!!) my bedroom[/STRIKE]

Came a bit unstuck today, didn't get anywhere near dds room, but spent far longer in ds, so not too annoyed about that, good start, definite feeling of satisfaction in striking through!

Kate_fixing_it · 6 July 2014 at 10:07AM

I sooooooooooo need this thread! Especially with my favourite sporting event starting yesterday because I'm perfectly capable of spending 4-5 hours watching the Tour then 3-4 hours reading the news and interviews then wondering why nothing is done! I then "use" my painful leg to excuse myself. There I said it!

Today I will:
pre-tour
1. Clean the kitchen
2. Get the last of the washing on
3. Eat some breakfast (always forget if I'm not at work)

during:
1. Tackle the 2 weeks worth of ironing (there are 6 of us so it's a pretty epic pile and will probably take all 4 hours :eek:
2. Send children to tidy their rooms AND check it's done properly

after:
1. Put all ironing away
2. Make packed lunches for tomorrow
3. One hour of studying (timed, alone and with my phone off to avoid distraction

)

Doing any of this will be infinitely more than I've managed on July weekends in the last decade!

Kate x

Kate_fixing_it · 6 July 2014 at 10:16AM

dubs57 wrote: »

:)This is a great idea for those times when you have so much to do that you end up doing nothing. So far today I'm watching the tour de france as it travels through all my local places!!

Totally O/T but how amazing was Voight!!!!! I think I was willing every turn of the pedals up those climbs for him! Today will be even better, many more small climbs and it'll really split the field. I'm absolutely hooked (again).

I love that the TV coverage is exactly as it's done every year, not all stats focused but highlights the history of the area and promotes the fact that anyone and their bike can have a go (though obviously not this weekend

), there's nothing quite like this commentary in any other sport.

Kate x

MinnieMousesMummy · 6 July 2014 at 11:08AM

Good morning everyone, I hope it is ok if I join this thread. I was posting on this thread last year and found it very motivating, I have been posting on the DFW thread that a lot of my small steps are not relevant to that thread. This thread will be a great help to me, as I am getting stressed under the pressure of work, studying and family life.

Small steps for today

Get car sorted ready for tomorrowDONE
Catch up with the laundryWork In Progress
Sort through diary and ensure that all work is scheduledDONE
Make to do lists for next weekDONE
Make a shopping list and do the weekly online shopDONE
Put electric in the meterDONE
Get a quick showerDONE
Go horse riding with ddDONE
Sort clothes and packed lunches for tomorrowDONE
Get an early night

Positive steps thread 2014

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