Positive Steps Challenge 2013

Giggles86

Morning Ruby (just) and anyone else who is around. Had a really bad night last night so gave entirely failed on having a productive morning which means I'll have a busy afternoon

Today's steps:
- get put of pjs (will be a good start) done
- watch 2 DVDs (while doing other jobs)
- wii fit now I'm nearly recovered
- literacy planning -did
- numeracy planning -did
- creative planning (most carried over from this week) - did
- decide what I'm going to bake done
- shop for baking ingredients and school lunches - did
- bake
- update diaries - did
- start New York 3d jigsaw (craft no 2 of 2014)
- read/listen to half hour of book (finding it easier to listen to LOTR while I'm doing other things as I'm not enjoying the book)
- shower - did
- have lunch at church done and added bonus...mum and dad paid

I think that will definitely keep me going until bed time! Probably with some carried over until tomorrow!

ScarlettMcCain

How is everyone doing with their positive steps for this year?

I'm STILL waiting for my deposit to be returned, can't wait till (hopefully) tomorrow to not feel skint - not least because I'll feel like I have a bit of leverage in my job. I am hating it at the moment - it's so uninspiring and my boss can be a real !!!! - seriously thinking of leaving even for a temp contract, which isn't ideal but I'd do it to get away.

I've been ill for the past week or so but will be back stepping tomorrow - I think a week is enough recovery time!

Giggles86

Sending you virtual hugs Ruby. I hope you've got the deposit back now and things are feeling a little easier financially.

It's been very quiet on here recently. I hope everyone is well and keeping busy. I can't believe January is over already! I haven't had the most productive couple of weeks really, I must keep putting steps in my diary even just the little things! I also need to start taking it to my OHs when I go as I tend to just do work then watch TV when I'm there. I did have a list for yesterday but I was so tired I spent most of the afternoon snoozing!

Today's list (even though it's getting a bit late!)
-write prayers to read at church - done
-Planning in brief to type up when have USB in the morning
-Find dragon dance video and music for PE
-Create recording sheet for flying paper aeroplanes (and keep fingers crossed for reasonable weather tomorrow afternoon)
-Watch 2 DVDs
-Wii fit and download couch25k app
-Tidy room
-Half hour flute and piano
-Half hour jigsaw (or more!)
-Shower
-Sort lunch for tomorrow
-Sort clothes for tomorrow
-Look at Day Zero list and mark off progress.

I think that will do for now!

hummingbird

Hi all,
Haven't posted for a while, sorry!
My steps each day seem to be ringing creditors to arrange/re-arrange payment plans!!!

However I've been doing well, token payments have been accepted and I've been granted extensions on priority bills ......

Only thing is my extension with EON has now come to an end and I still haven't cleared the balance, but I'm paying bits as I can. Think I'll need another chat with them soon. It seems to go on for ever doesn't it?

I WILL GET THERE!!!!!!!!

ScarlettMcCain

Well done hummingbird on working with your creditors I hope all your hard work is paying off!

Giggles, we have very similar lists - every time I try to be more productive I feel tired just thinking about it!! Do your church run any groups which could help? I went to a CAP Money course at my local church which was very useful!

Former_E.ON_Company_Representative:_Malc

hummingbird wrote: »

Hi all,
Haven't posted for a while, sorry!
My steps each day seem to be ringing creditors to arrange/re-arrange payment plans!!!

However I've been doing well, token payments have been accepted and I've been granted extensions on priority bills ......

Only thing is my extension with EON has now come to an end and I still haven't cleared the balance, but I'm paying bits as I can. Think I'll need another chat with them soon. It seems to go on for ever doesn't it?

I WILL GET THERE!!!!!!!!

Hi hummingbird

Just a quick heads up. If your current payment arrangement has ended, talk to us about setting up another. Whilst there's a live payment arrangement on an account, there'll be no unwanted follow up about outstanding balances.

Hope this helps.

Malc

Giggles86

Wow it's windy out there today! We'd talked about going for a walk but the forecast isn't great and I think I'd worry about blowing away haha.

So today we're having a sorting out day...
-Finish cuppa and change out of pjs done
-Another hour of knitting
-Sort out wardrobe with OH done
-Take clothes to charity shop done
-Go to bottle bank done
-Clean cooker
-Wash up done
-Hoover
-Clean bathroom
-Shower
-Creative planning

That should keep me busy!

hummingbird

E.ON_Company_Representative:_Malc wrote: »

Hi hummingbird

Just a quick heads up. If your current payment arrangement has ended, talk to us about setting up another. Whilst there's a live payment arrangement on an account, there'll be no unwanted follow up about outstanding balances.

Hope this helps.

Malc

Wow, thank you so much Malc, that is really helpful. I got a really nice surprise that you had read this and commented.

Giggles86

Another Sunday. Another day of planning ahead...

-help mum locate something saved on computer
-literacy planning
-creative planning
-numeracy planning
-make 18th birthday card
-make congrats card
-tidy floor
-2 loads washing
-watch 2 unwatched DVDs
-half hour reading
-half hour jigsaw

Former_E.ON_Company_Representative:_Malc

hummingbird wrote: »

Wow, thank you so much Malc, that is really helpful. I got a really nice surprise that you had read this and commented.

No problem hummingbird. I'm usually found lurking about the 'Energy' board. I do try to keep an eye on other forums, though, just in case someone needs help with E.ON.

You know where I am now if you need help/advice in the future. Always happy to help.

Malc