That is so tempting! LOLxpc said:
Becca drink beer????xpc said:
Thanks, Kel, for the tips.keljonma said:Becca, My heart goes out to you. You have spent the money on the retreat and sitting here reading, it seems like you could use a little rest, relaxation, and renewal of the spirit. Maybe God knew you would need this break now?
We all go through times when we wonder how to get everything done. I used to hate traveling for work, because a week away made me feel two weeks behind. :/ And I didn't have any animals to take care of except a dog back then.
What tricks do you use to get/keep organized? Are you a list maker? Franklin/Covey planner person? 3x5 cards? Maybe all you need is a half day to prioritize the things that need done. Personally, I use my planner for outside the home or big event planning. For home jobs, I use 3x5 cards.
Do you have any time saved that you could use to take one day from work with pay? What I used to do when I felt overwhelmed was to take a "me" day. I would get up early (although the temptation was great to sleep in), and after Bible time, with some coffee and breakfast, I would sit down with a stack of 3x5 cards and write down one project on each card. The projects could be everything I *wanted* to get done, or just everything that *needed* to get done. Maybe since you and mom live together, it would be best to include her in your planning, so she feels less worry.
So one card would be titled 'The Garden' and underneath that, I would list everything I wanted done in the garden. Then I would prioritize that listing, and try to estimate how long it would take to get each portion done. Harvesting potatoes (depending on how and amount you planted) could take 1 hour or 4. Just estimate. Set the card aside. If The Garden is too big a project for one card - divide it up so you have one for harvesting and one for planting.
Start the next card, title it Poultry. Do the same thing as before. Maybe one of the items on this card says take some birds to auction, and you list the birds. Put the date of the auction on the card as well. Then go on to the next card.
Sometimes when everything is laid out like that, I am better able to get through it. And there are possibly things on each card that can be done in 15 minutes or less. I usually tackle them first, if they don't require something else to be done first, even if they are at the bottom of the priority list.
For instance, you just got home from a trip, the suitcases are still cluttering, which makes you crazy. But you have a week-end retreat planned. Pack the suitcases now for the retreat. They are no longer clutter, they are preparation for new trip. (Of course, I *just* realized that today is Friday, so this isn't any big help, because you would be packing anyway.
Since I can't be there to physically help you, I will pray that you find some peace.
Sorry, can't get the stuff past my nose. Maybe a wine cooler, if I'm desperate.Quail_Antwerp said:Becca drink beer????xpc said:
Well, for that I'm selling tickets!
No, this time of year, auction is bad. So, unless you're taking some baking or eggs to sell, Monday's a good day!BeccaOH said:Shouldn't be a Monday auction day or I'd be tempted to go there instead.
Yeah, I just encourage friend to buy for herself instead.Quail_Antwerp said:And make sure your accompanying friends are not willing to loan you money to bid with!
True. And working those conventions is like working a double day since we start at 8am and go most often until 10pm. I don't enjoy being a people person all that time.Quail_Antwerp said:
Not to mention jet lag mixed in there.
I am sooo not a list person!BeccaOH said:Thanks, Kel, for the tips.
I'm a list person. Have a lonnggg one on my desk right now that I should be tackling for work.
Put 10 items on, cross off 2, add 5 more, cross off 3, 
! I never felt like I ever got anything accomplished. Whoops, got a phone call, add 10 more things to that list! I like the 3x5s because I put them in the box when I am done with them. It is the Sidetracked Home Executives card file system (flylady was one of their students). Here is one tip I love. Put like items in a box - say winter clothing. Mark the date you filled the box. Put it in storage - closet, attic, basement, garage. If you don't go back into the box in 12 months, you should sell or donate the items in the box. Don't be tempted to save the items. If you *do* go into the box within 12 months, cross off the first date and add the date you re-opened the box. This wouldn't apply to heirlooms, once a year holiday items etc. - but it sure helps with clutter. I think you might like reading Debbie MacComber's book Knit Together. She talks a lot about scheduling time for ourselves and our need for one on one time with God.BeccaOH said:We are not staying overnight in Sugarcreek for this retreat. The hotel was filled with women from across state, so must of us "locals" are driving in.
I do still have a few days I can take from work, but I've been having trouble finding what day to take when I'm behind on work projects too. Needs to be a day when there isn't a meeting and when I don't have to take the nephew and niece to school. Shouldn't be a Monday auction day or I'd be tempted to go there instead.
Just the lady from Cadiz who will be bunking at our house.Quail_Antwerp said:
