Weekly Flylady Thread 3rd November 2008

Valli

Hmmmm... I was quite fancying the aubergine funnily enough as I love ratatouille...
I am having fresh fruit meringue nest for dessert so didn't really want melon for starters...
The crumble sounds nice...decisions decisions

Ooh I dreamt about ex OH last night - in my dream he 'got off' with DS's GF's mum and I was LIVID because they live in a nice house and I thought he didn't deserve to land on his feet like that IYSWIM - she is happily married AFAIK (and to someone who DOES DIY and is good at it) so goodness knows what she saw in him...oooooh I was right cross when I woke up...

Then on the radio today they were talking about people who harm others while they are asleep (the harmer is asleep - sleepwalking - well HE (ex OH) had a lucky escape then (I could have 'done 'im in') - I wander all over the place while I'm asleep, me) I have been known to get into bed with the kids:eek: - that's how I know I sleepwalk - cos I end up elsewhere!

Valli

Thanks for the Friday List Pigpen not least because I don't have a spare room so I can do my room - a haven of tranquility and order (isn't it Tom?;) ) and hotspot hell AKA 'The Dining Room' and my Friday errand and lots and lots of planning and marking and other joyous activities...

Flylady_Flower

OK, I am sorry to ask but I really need some help,

I just can't be asked to do anything and it's affecting my work....:o

I'm seriously unproductive (understatement) at the moment - we've got loads of work on, it's been mainly computer work this week, but today I should have been in Lakeside buying stuff for the show home we're doing next week and I couldn't even be asked to do that - I am just feeling so... I don't know, not depressed I don't think, but I just can't get started... for example, I have to work out mileage for the last 3 months so we can get paid, but I keep putting it off, just got no motivation whatsoever and I have sat on the sofa since dinner and not done a thing...

Anyway, that's the down side, but what I wondered was is there anything I can do to get my motivation back? I know that there is not a quick solution, but I really need one - so any ideas (apart from illegal drugs...;) ) you ladies (and Tom) might have to help me would be greatly appreciated... I know it's a big ask and I don't want to sound depressing but a kick up the backside would really need to be real and physical I think at the moment to get me going as just knowing I [STRIKE]need to [/STRIKE] must do it is just not cutting the mustard!:D

Craftyscholar

Menolly wrote: »

Didn't manage to get out of the terminal building today, let alone fly LOL! Still....dramatic pause, cue swelling music, scenes of Deep South and Tara in background, as she smoothes down her crinoline and sweeps her lily-white hand across her brow and says passionately... "Tomorrow - is another day" (Exit Scarlett, aka Menolly, stage left, with Flylady list in her hand).

Well said!
Trouble is I seem to be using that line at the end of too many days.
:grouphug:FF

Christmasshopper

Flylady_Flower, print this and stick it on your computer:
http://uploads.omega.org.uk/Tesco-Value-Motivational-Poster.png

johanne

flying not happened....been doing avon all day last 2 days... hohum.. lets hope i earn more than £30 this time.

Cant keep up with thread but *hugs to everyone who needs them*

Flylady_Flower

Christmasshopper wrote: »

Flylady_Flower, print this and stick it on your computer:
http://uploads.omega.org.uk/Tesco-Value-Motivational-Poster.png

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Thanks ChristmasHopper - but not cutting it at the moment - have even tried reading books I have on it to break things down into smaller pieces - you know, small 15 min slots, ect, but I can't even be asked to do that...

greenbee

Flower - I think its the changing clocks and the weather. I can't be bothered to do anything either. And like me you stay up late and get up early, so my diagnosis is the one I gave myself today (after I overslept by two and half hours!)... you're TIRED!!

I've come to the conclusion that I need to have a bit of a break (not sure how... have to empty the utility tomorrow, then drive to Norfolk, spend the weekend with my mum... should be OK, I can sleep, read and go for walks) come back on Monday where utility room destruction will have started, then a hectic work week with my dad dropping in Tues pm and half a dozen people coming for supper Wednesday - why, when I have no DW?! - then my mother visiting Friday, and going with me & my brother to Devon for the weekend... and then its the next week...) ... and also to get back to taking plenty of regular exercise and cut out alcohol & caffiene, eat more veg, less meat and fewer carbs

Total lifestyle change. Try starting with sorting out your sleeping pattern and exercising. As you're getting up early with OH, can you not go for a walk/swim first thing, be energised for the beginning of the day, then have a long bath with a book at about 10, so that you're asleep before midnight? We can try this as a joint MACAW for next week if you're up for it!

Valli

Sorry to hear you're struggling Flower it's that old 'I have so much to do I don't know where to start' feeling...I know I am preaching to the converted here but

break massive tasks down into maneagable chunks
don't write a huge 'to do' list
delegate where you can
remember we are here

Start with something small that isn't too daunting and therefore slightly more achievable - then you will feel positive that it has been done...

ie re expenses (and I am guessing here) - just get the petrol/fuel receipts together - (that's 1 thing done...)
then log them onto excel - date and amount excel can sort them and total them or if it's mileage - you can still use excel...

I am exactly the same sometimes - I have so much to do that I end up doing nothing at all...

take little nibbles and before you know it you will have bitten a great big hole in it! HTH...

Dustykitten

Flower - happens to the best of us love. When it happens to me I cut myself some slack and only do the things I want to do. If I really need to do something eg tax return then I make myself at least start it with the promise of a cuppa after 20 minutes. Usually starting is more than half the battle.