Hypno's "there's more to life than debt" diary.....

LouiseJ

Just wanted to say well done on the easing off for a month plan Hypno, once you manage to get your living space clutter free its so easy to manage it will make the world of difference on a day to day basis.

Hope this months gives you a change to re-energise, re-group and be ready for action to get rid of that debt:T

skint_spice

Enjoy your "rest" although only you would think of it as having a break! I hope it does you the world of good.x

Yorkielass

ooh happy new diary.

I completely see where you're coming from - although I'm lucky enough not to be in debt (apart from mortgage and student loans) I've been trying very hard with selling stuff, mystery shopping etc and as my jobs been really busy and a group I help run has been busy too it all feels a bit much, hence me freecycling stuff like I talked about the other night, calming down the number of mystery shops over the next couple of weeks and downgrading to £5 a day again for October as I know work will be so busy I won't have much chance for money making - it's all about being realistic I think.

Good luck :T

dmv_2

Hi hypno congrats on the new thread and your decision to slow things down a bit. I feel like when it comes to housework I only have enough time to get the basics done and not the bigger de-cluttering jobs etc. I always say that I would be able to concentrate/ get more done/ relax more if my house was better so I have now decided that in each of my holidays (I am studying for a degree) when I have a bit more time I am going to do a deep clean/tidy so that I can keep on top of things better. Would something like that work for you? I am starting this week and am going to have my favourite music on and also have some of my favourite foods in so that I can try to (almost!) make it a good thing with treat based rewards!

GettingThingsDone

Hypno - good move, makes a lot of sense. I think I need to do the opposite though and get my DFW-!!! in gear!!

P.S. Who was that wise mse pal?

shaun40400

hi
wow think this will be the hardest challenge yet!!
been trying to organise myself for the last few yrs ,,,biggest problem is you/me always put others first and leave yourself to the last,,,,i think that's the hardest bit to break.
once you put yourself first ,then you can decide what to do with the free time.... if you don't do that, then their wont be any me/free time to organise!!!!!!!!!!
wishing you well
shaun

ps
elvin is a little better and getting a bit more sleep
thanks everyone for best wishes on the old diary

hypno06

shaun I am glad to read that things are a little better in your house now.

I am really tired this morning, but grabbed "first shower" to try and wake me up! I am not sure yet whether it has had any effect........time will tell

Surfbabe

Hi Hypno = well done on the decisions you've made - I could see you self combusting otherwise. Don/t try to tackle every room at once - concentrate on one at a time properly - it worls wonders.

have a good day - I'm running late so have to go,
BTW is Pania not around at moment?

rtandon27

Happy New Diary Hypno!

You are a wonderfully centered person hun, proven by the fact that you can step back, brethe and make a focused decision to take 'me' time!

Striving for balance is what it is all about, and we are all here to offer you real support in the virtual world! (and lots of hugs when you need them:grouphug:)

Remember just how many people you inspire every day!!!

xox
RT

Different_Corner

Hypno
Good for you, a change in priorities is good for the soul. My 14 year old recently said to me that I was the glue in the family, bless him.
I guess if that glue starts to weaken under pressure it all falls apart, so you should definetly reapply some loctite (other brands are available lol).