Procrastinators Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from chronic procrastination.
Procrastination is the grave in which opportunity is buried.
Findingaway late check in
Friday 4.15pm
Thank you Rosebud for the vibrant flower picture.
The week is nearly over. I have made progress but not always on listed tasks.
Done today: work trip to EA (combined with driving lesson for my son), set up accounts for new financial year, discussion re softwear for new computer.
Still to do:
banking,timesheet, USB, download photos,camera warranty, edit business listing, email C,hang out washing,dishes,cook dinner,piano. Didn't allow enough time.The quicker I get these done, the sooner I can have some time for myself and with my husband and son (he is visiting us for 2 weeks).
tracy-la check in july 7
Life Is Opportunity
Each morning when we wake up, we thank our Higher Power for another day of
abstaining from compulsive procrastination. Each hour that is given to us is a chance to grow and learn
and serve. We can believe that Higher Power has a plan for every day that he
gives us and that HP will reveal the plan step by step as we listen for
HP's guidance.
If we are too intent on carrying out our personal ideas and projects, we may miss the
directions that come from our Higher Power. We need to remain open and flexible so
that HP may use us as HP chooses.
Considering the time and tasks that we have as opportunities to serve saves us from
self-centered worry and anxiety. We do not have to be compulsive about
our work and activities. Higher Power knows our capabilities and will not give us
more than we can handle. HP is always ready to direct our efforts when
we turn to HP.
Thank You for the opportunity to live and serve today.
Adapted "From Food for Thought: Daily Meditations" by Elisabeth L.
Have a great day everyone living and serving. Best,
tracy-la
katia 7.7
Hey guys! :)
Got most of the stuff done yesterday, just was too lazy to update it.
Things to do today
-Vitamins #1 #2 #3-#1 #2 #3 #4 #5 #6 #7#8-Work on cleaning out closet-Empty garbage-Go through summer clothes box (yes I know it's July!)-Mail phone back-Go for long walk with baby
-Ask dad about savings acct #'s-Go for coffee and job application
-Wash sheets (Connor had an accident)-Put new sheets on-Email TH
-Respond to forum PM
Journey 10:00
Good morning and thanks for the sunny flower Rosebud.
I'm back in the office today after a vacation day yesterday to keep the grandkids while my son and his wife attended a funeral out of town. Whew I'm exhausted. I'm glad I don't have to raise any more small children lol.
While I was out yesterday a conflict arose with the maintenance I had planned to do this weekend and it got rescheduled (along with a bunch of other stuff) for next weekend. This is a good thing because I had way to much work to do this week to get everything ready for this weekend. Of course, that means i have to work two weekends in a row but still I have plenty of time to get everything done now. I was stressing over having to cram 6 days of work into 3 days, and now I don't have to do that.
I took a nice walk/jog this morning although I had to cut it a bit short to go and pick up daughter's car from the shop. She'll be heading home today. I sure was glad to have her help with the kids yesterday so it worked out great to have her home for a few.
I was in the office on time and was well prepared for my 9:30 meeting which just ended. Now I will have a coffee break, write up and send out meeting minutes, and make todo list for the rest of the day. I started working on it last night so I have a head start. I take way too long planning in the mornings, partly out of avoidance, and partly because I'm just not with it in the mornings and everything takes longer, so I'm trying to at least start on my todo list the day before.
UPDATE 5:30 completed all MITs but didn't get any lower priority items done. Had a couple of walkups and a last minute meeting though.
L8TR
Jo
Avoiding the truth consumes great effort and energy. - Jim Loehr
Vic 7-7-11
Tgithursday!
Checking in (done) make a plan.
Thanks for being here.
kromer 10 CI
Busy day today!
Need to send some emails: deacons, home,
apt,maureen, iaNeed to collect and mail samplesNeed to go to lab event 1-4, mtg 5-6,and bible study 8:30-10.Need to prep for mtg
Need to c.e., c.f., setup, start dig.
And, if at all possible, I want to set up probe PCRs
OK, that's a lot but I can do it. Right now, I'm going to send 1 email and go collect samples.
Finally getting back on track
Applied for 4 jobs yesterday. This is the first time I've applied for a job since March!
I have printed 28 jobs that are up my alley and will apply to 4 today.
Schedule: 10 - 12:00 - apply 2 jobs
12:00 - 5:00 - campaign + travel time
5:00 - 5:30 - grocery shop
5:30 - 6:00 - dinner
6:00 - 6:30 - dishes
6:30 - 8:00 - apply 2 jobs
8:00 - 9:00 - run
9:00 - 11:00 - relax, prepare for tomorrow
Hypatia's check-in
minutes of meetingring asylum officesign lettersread S's notesstart on contents of blue tray - 3 items at a timeH.
Scribbler's Thursday CI 8:06 a.m.
Thanks for the kick-off, Rosebud. That's a good-looking marigold. I had a pretty good day yesterday. A busy one planned today. I'd like to go for a run this morning. We'll see. My gymnastics to avoid overdrawing my checking account paid off yesterday. I have $4.14 in there as of this morning. Unfortunately, some hundreds of dollars of drafts will land tomorrow, if not sooner. And my calls and emails to the people who owe me many thousands are going unanswered. I will try to enlist help from an attorney and others today on that. While many problems persist, I've made good progress on pcorastination, I think, and for that I'm very grateful to Procrastinators Anonymous and the nameless, faceless people who post and read here. Thanks. Onward...
Prep
Get upat 6 (little late on this today)Make bedExerciseHealthy breakfastCoffee, paperCheck-insMorning
Go for runUpdate QuickenUpdate 5 custom pubsP, E,BN,AWSend music emailSend bizsell PF queryDo H intvw re: bizsellEmail INC re: checkEmail SH re: demand letterAfternoon
Healthy lunchFile CMOCEOReturn CMOCEO PaperworkInvoice CMOCEOFC CMOCEODo DJ intvw re: million11Xfer $ from savings if no checks in mailEvening
Set sprinklerTomorrow
7/7
Thanks for the thread Rosebud!
Work 8AM-5PM:
-Figure out fix for low c (test low r, test high r, test add c)
-read 1 hr s
-update c draw [DONE]
-check x pl
-write md email
-work with me
After Work 5PM-Sleep:
-go through accounts payable
-add chat
-get real quote from homeowners ins
-check how good homeowners ins company is
-get rr going
-fix website look
-make list of cust for email
-checkout hw site
-tighten dining chair legs
-return comcast boxes [DONE]
-cancel espn 1-888-549-ESPN
Moving forward
Made some progress on meeting the goals of my new, anti-procrastination/pro-balanced lifestyle paradigm.
7/6-7/7: Objectives: Met?
No unnecessary internet at work: Yes
Time tracking: Yes
Email 4x work/2x personal (@ work): Yes/Yes
Work 12 hours max: Yes!
Daily personal time: Minimal; phone call, internet
Sleep 8 hours min: No (6.5 hours)
Early to rise: Better (6:30 AM)
Early to work: Better than recently (8:20 AM)
Early putting plan into action: Yes! (9 AM)
Okay. Got here at 8:20 AM, so that means I need to finish work by 8:20 PM. I obviously don't *have to* stay until 8:20 PM, but in general I find that my work will occupy whatever time I allow, with plenty left over. Need to work hard to set and keep boundaries.
Back to report.
My Day Today
I want to thank my Higher Power for this program, this website, the telephone and online meetings, and my life.
Things I have done today
1
. Took shower2. Got dressed3. Went to the 7 a.m. telephone DA meetingThings I will do today
1
. Fix and eat breakfast2. Meditation
3. Go to therapy group at 9 a.m.4. Go to individual therapy at 10:15 a.m.5. Print out unofficial transcript6. Write suggestion from Ticket to Work7. Get medicine from the pharmacy8. Make copies from the proof of income7. Go to mail the stuff to Ticket to Work8. Post and send out Al-Anon literature for today9. Get medicine ready for the next two weeks
10. Go to the 2:30 p.m. telephone PA check-in11. Go to the 3:30 p.m. telephone PA check-in12. Go to the 4:30 p.m. telephone PA check-in13. Go to the 8 p.m. telephone CLA meeting14. Make bed
15. Wash dishes16. Go to the 9 p.m. online EA meeting17. Go to the 10 p.m. telephone ACA meeting18. Go to the 11 p.m. telephone ACA meeting
19. Clear tables near the couch and the computer
19. Clear the couch
20. Eat dinnerThanks for letting me share
Rexroth Check In
Thanks for the flower Rosebud
Done:
Up prayer and reflection
Checked emails and mail
Change hygineist appointment time
A lot of time learning French
Todo:
Sort some financial stuff
Read local paper
Continue learning French
Clean sort tidy
I feel exhausted and rushed and muddled today. I think this is because I am at last getting on with things and my life is moving forward and I am not used to it.
Regards Rexroth
Rexroth Check Out
Done:
Above and friend came round and gave helpful advice on camping gear
Wrote journal
Prayed and reflected
Todo:
Go to bed and go to sleep
Night Folks
Rexroth