Positive Steps Challenge 2013

fairyclicks

and i'm back lol! I'm just not doing well with stepping atm at all - doing too many things i think (or trying to and getting no-where)

I'm feeling rather de motivated today and thought its time i was back stepping......

I will have a read over the thread to see what you have all been up to shortly

For today i would like to just try and get on top of a few outstanding tasks really:

do a wash - done
wash dishes - done
move some of the boxes from hallway - done
parcel up some sales ready to post tomorrow
contact psych re appointment - done rescheduled
do some knitting - done
have a shower - done
plan some meals

that should get me started at least

MinnieMousesMummy

Good morning everyone,

Small steps for Thursday

1. Do course work that was in Tuesday
2. Write xmas cards
3. Post xmas cards
4. Check emails (sort 50)
5. Do some work on nectar adpoints
6. Spend 30 minutes working on ironing mountain
7. Do MSing assignments that are in for today
8. Order other presents that need to be ordered online
9. Sort diary for the rest of this month
10. Check postcode lottery & birthday bingo
11. Write 5 articles for client
12. Sort paperwork from June & July
13. Collect ds1 from school
14. Take the little ones to local toddler group
15. Do 2 loads of washing
16. Finalise accounts for last month
17. Do course work that is in for today
18. Update income book and challenge thread

I think that is more than enough to be getting on with today, I get through this list I will be happy. Happy stepping everyone x

fairyclicks

todays steps are here as i know some of you want to see this:

http://positivestepschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/feeling-more-positive.html

ScarlettMcCain

Hi everyone,

I'm back, and I'm (grumpily) packing for my imminent move to the caravan..... not enough hours in the day really to get everything done. I wanted to give it a good clean before I moved in, but between work being v busy and sorting out lots of stuff before the move, I haven't had chance. The estate agents are cheekily hitting me with more fees before I move which I am not a happy bunny about, but would rather get out and get my deposit back before arguing with them!

Minniemousesmummy - well done on your very thorough lists, and I hope you are ok after your tests?

Hummingbird - well done on registering with Stepchange - it is a big scary decision but I haven't regretted taking out my DMP. I was like you and couldn't manage all my debt repayments, I used to dread every letter from the bank as I knew I couldn't cope. It wasn't an easy choice to make but for me it has given me peace of mind; I hope Stepchange help you with whatever you decide to do.

Fairy - glad to hear you are feeling more positive! I am relatively positive till I face the dreaded packing.....

Well everyone, my other news is that the old & unreliable car is going, my OH has bought a new one for work and is letting me drive it; he has a 4x4 already but wanted something smaller and more economical for his shorter journeys. I am very very grateful for this but astonishingly am sad to see my car go!! We're using it as a part exchange, never thought I'd be sad to see the back of it but it's been through a lot with me - I got it when I was splitting up with my husband and it's been a constant in the last 9 years as I've moved between places, changed jobs, got together and split up with two partners, etc. Sniff! I think because I'm moving too, it's just too much change for my mind to cope with.....

Oh and next year (once I have FINALLY moved) will be the year of shifting some lb's - not sure I'm ready to return to Fat Fighters but I will definitely be back at the gym!!

Speak to you all again soon xxx

ScarlettMcCain

Hi all! Very quiet on here - are we all getting ready to positive step over Christmas?!

I'm in the last panicky few days before I have to leave my flat; the majority of stuff is moved, the YMCA are due to come round & collect some bits of furniture for their charity shop here, but I still have all the cleaning to do think tomorrow night and Wednesday night will be spent in Marigolds.....

suzitiger

fairyclicks wrote: »

Suzi jimjammers have arrived thanks so much they will be fab for the quilt!!!

Oh good I am so pleased :money:
Todays steps:
Clean kitchen
Sort emails
Call community centre
Write christmas cards
Tidy guest room

I will be really happy if i get this done, most Xmas cards are done now but I need to finish these off, where did Christmas sneak from all of a sudden??!

suzitiger

hummingbird wrote: »

I took a huge step yesterday - I registered with Stepchange and feel so much better for having done so. Have given them almost all of the required info, and they are calling me again next Monday.


I should have done it a long time ago, I don't know why I didn't - I've always tried to soldier on.......too independent for my own good.

I know exactly how you feel and I am in the same boat. Well done you have inspired me to get this sorted out :T

hummingbird

suzitiger wrote: »

I know exactly how you feel and I am in the same boat. Well done you have inspired me to get this sorted out :T[/QUOTE
Thanks suzitiger, we can help each other in 2014! I've got lots to write but can't at the moment as I'm going to my Dad's for Christmas and am trying to get everything done before I leave tomorrow.....or rather later today! Stepping has gone out of the window today (too many steps to even list lol!!)


Have a great Christmas everyone and look forward to catching up with you all when I'm back. This is such a lovely thread and it's helped me so much already xx

fairyclicks

Wow, i've been rubbish at dropping in again - still stepping a bit on the old bloggy blog but not as often as i'd like. The new business has taken off with the power of Concorde LOL! Between that, crafting, christmas and clearing the house tiny bits at a time i'm running out of hours in the day.....

Hummingbird i'm so glad the thread has helped you already and big WEll Done on goingt o stepchange xxx

Suzi - yes time for you to sort yours too - you will feel better for it huni xxx

Ruby - your head must be spinning with all the changes and packing etc - thinking of you though and hoping it all goes smoothly xxx

Giggles86

Sorry I haven't been around at all recently. It's been a crazy few weeks at school after taking on the nativity. But it was a huge success and now school is over for 2 whole weeks and I've survived my first term teaching! Now to get organised for Christmas!

Today I'm going to
-Finish Christmas shopping
-wrap presents I need to distribute tonight
-make 3 Christmas cares actually made 5
-Write christening card ready for tomorrow
-shower
-book taxi
-Fill jars for 2 Christmas gifts
-clear the spare bed (again)

That will do for now I think as I've only got until 6!