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Thursday October 4, 2012

HAPPY THURSDAY, EVERYBODY!

Tool #2 of PA:
Visualization: Plan what to do, then imagine yourself doing it. The more specific and vivid your visualization, the better. See yourself doing the task, and doing it well.

Have a great proactive day!

Peace

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clement ci

bad, bad day. not just procrastination. emotionally, too.

but not totally bad, cuz the Lord led me here, where i became more encouraged, not from my own doing. I was not able to pick myself up by my own boostraps, but rather got input from god thru others which helped.

And i read my bible and was so encouraged by these i had to write them down :

2 thes 3:3 "but the Lord is faithful. He will establish you and guard you against the evil one."

2 thes 3:5 "may the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ."

It is so comforting to know that even tho i waver, even a lot and often, that Christ is steadfast!

LOL. next topic in 2 Thessalonians is

"Warning Against Idleness"

One thing i love about the bible is that for all its forgiveness and comfort--and those are in abundance--it does not shy away from the moral standard:

2 thes 3:10 "If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat"

these pierce my heart as a procrastinator

2 thes 3:12 "Now such persons we command and encourage in the Lord Jesus Christ to do their work quietly and to earn their own living"

2 thes 3:13 "Do not grow weary in doing good"

2 thes 3:14-14 "If anyone does not obey...do not regard him as an enemy, but warn him as a bother."

such good stuff

the touch of the master's hand: http://procrastinators-anonymous.org/node/1898#comment-27748

fall down seven times, get up eight - japanese proverb

bookmarks

thank you fellowship

this fellowship of recover-ers helped me turn my night around. it was going to be miserable. And it was just bad. That may still sound like a loss but i compare it to what it could have been and it was an improvement.

Thank you.

And Thank God.

the touch of the master's hand: http://procrastinators-anonymous.org/node/1898#comment-27748

fall down seven times, get up eight - japanese proverb

bookmarks

Lavida CI Thurs. 10/4

thanks lennon for starting this thread and for the reminder of Tool 2.

I am already way off track with work for a 2nd day in a row. Having trouble focusing, even though I'm in library today. I have internet radio on, but it gives me comfort even though I know I should turn it off. 

Maybe I need to visualize or think through each article step. How I will approace it first, what I will research for, etc. I need to get a clear focus and break it down further. 

 

tila - Thur

A busy day. Plan for today: 

  • Complete (mixed) 4/1 RC, 3/3 LG
  • Start staining the fence - inside (did outside as well, 10% left - finish up on Friday)
  • Finish up dusting, organize cps (Friday - finish up)
  • Laundry – r, steam 2 loads (Friday)
  • H wreath - try to finish up (Friday), start decorating the outside
  • Kitchen, dinner, Wags

 

Steppin ci

Tonights tasks:

Learn choir piece ( have had to postpone it beacuse I didn'thave the score)

Do the dishes :)

Fold laundry :)

Tidy livingroom :)

Vacuum :)

Unpack bag :)
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'The best way to get something done is to begin.'

double posting

There seems to be a double post of today's daily check-in that threw me a bit this morning when I went to look for my entry and it wasn't in thread I was looking at even though I swore I'd done this the night before!  In case anyone else has this issue, the other thread for today is here: 

http://procrastinators-anonymous.org/node/4464

 

(The daily check-in thread guidelines are here:

http://procrastinators-anonymous.org/node/1603)

Have a great day!

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(repost) taking turns starting daily check-in threads?

(posted on both double threads)

Just thought I'd throw it out there ... anyone
have any solutions that would allow everyone who wants to start these
threads to have a chance at it? It seems only a few people do them every
day when I think others would like to also. Perhaps a sign-up thread
like we do for meeting hosts? Or if you do one day, wait a few days
before doing it again? Personally I enjoy seeing what each person comes
up with for daily starters because we all have a different take on
things and I'd like to see it mixed up. Opinions?

when there is more than one thought for the day ...

I've responded to your kind suggestion on the other thread here:

http://procrastinators-anonymous.org/node/4464#comment-56837

But in essence, I suggest if more than one person has a burning thought for the day, then the one who isn't the daily thread starter could post theirs as a separate new comment for that day, as clement has generously done above! 

Innocent 

When we've 2 sameday check-in threads, we embrace imperfection!

The check-in thread directions that you linked to say:
"Every day someone (whoever gets to the forum first) starts a thread for the day."

However, it doesn't say HOW to tell if you are the first.

In the past, people have been accustomed to looking
at upper right corner of screen for
"Active Forum Topics", to see if there is a thread running
for the day you wish to start.
But THAT doesn't work effectively anymore --
because we often have or 8 active forum topics going at once --
and the current active topics don't all fit in that box.

BEST WAY to tell if there is a thread already started for today:

First go the the Check-in FORUM.
Find that by clicking the forum button at top center of your screen.
That will take you to menu of all forums.
Then scroll partway down and click on
"Daily Check-ins".
The "Daily Check-ins" forum will list ALL the daily threads.
You will be EASILY able to see there ...
if there is a thread already started for the day you are seeking.

You have to go to the Daily Check-ins Forum ANYHOW to start a thread,
so before you click on "Add new forum topic"
please look at the dates of the threads already in existence.

What to do if there are two daily check-in threads for the same day:

  • Occasionally, some of us will enthusiastically jump in to start thread, while being unaware of this procedure of looking first at the list of AlreadyExistingThreads in the "Daily Check-ins Forum" ... and thus be unaware that there is already a thread for the date. Or they will look but simply not SEE it.
  • Occasionally, some of us will FOLLOW this procedure of looking the daily check-in forum, and correctly see there is nothing for the day, and then begin composing a threadstarter for that date. Meanwhile, another person is doing the same thing for the same day -- so that both people are in the middle of composing the start to a thread at the same time, and neither is aware of the other because it hasn't been posted yet.

These things happen occasionally.

What to do if this happens? Not worry about it!

:D :grin: Laughing  Instead of worrying, just smile.

Part of our recovery is ACTION, and Avoiding Perfectionism.

Celebrate that people are taking ACTION!

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Brilliant post,

Brilliant post, movingalong!

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." (Anais Nin)

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 will do today

1. Go to the 5:45 a.m. telephone ACA meeting

2. Go to the 7 a.m. telephone DA meeting

3. Take shower

4. Get dressed

5. Fix and eat breakfast

6. Go to group therapy at 9 a.m.

7. Go to individual therapy at 10:15 a.m.

8. Go to the grocery store

9. Go to the bank and transfer bills and quarters

10. Go to the post office and purchase stamps

11. Do numbers

12. Eat snack

13. Eat dinner

14. Wash dishes

15. Clear tables

16. Get bags ready

17. Clear floor

18. Go to the 9 p.m. online EA meeting

Thanks for letting me share

Thursday

thanks lennon!

 

  • up early
  • tidy
  • readings
  • ring sponsor
  • go to hosp 
  • go to uni
  • look at j websites
  • set up database and bench marks 
  • read four journals
  • try to sort comp access
  • order book on amazon
  • go to appt afternoon
  • pool
  • dinner 
  • rehab excercices

 

Salamander's check in - Thurs 4 Oct '12

Thank you, lennon, for starting the thread. Smile

I'd prefer people not to offer comments here so that I can continue to edit the day as I go through my list. But if anyone has constructive feedback or encouragement to offer, please feel free to get in touch by private message. 

  • Breakfast
  • Back up data on hard drive
  • Shower and dress
  • Change sheets on bed
  • Empty waste paper bins

Later

  • Bring in cat litter
  • Change cat trays
  • Cat meds @ 1200
  • Dust downstairs (10 minutes)

Then

  • Clean kitchen surfaces (one at a time) (1 hour)
  • Sweep kitchen (5 minutes)
  • Put out rubbish for binmen
  • Cook nutritious dinner
  • Bedtime routine

Friday

  • Scrub kitchen floor
  • Personal statement for job application
  • Wash sheets
  • Sort out pile of clothes on chair in bedroom

"And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom." (Anais Nin)

EleanorBE's Thursday List

Where is this week going??

Here's the list

Get up 6am


Breakfast


Go to work super early 


Finish planning class


Teach class 

Set UP work


Reply to S.S.


IR has sent you new d's email, email her


Look through S't papers if time -  may not even be able to go to meeting. if not - 


Send apologies


Finish PA


See if Room Bookings have replied. If not - 

Ring them


Ditto M.W (may have to be Friday)


Go to N's play


Print L chapter (today or friday)

 

Jack's check-in for the day

My check-in for today.  (I prefer not to receive replies so can can keep editing and updating this list, but any kind thoughts, prayers or wishes are  more than welcome.)  

1. breakfast, 
2. check weekly planning 
3. check email, KW email send

4. cup of tea with WY
reschedule

5. work on SCP for 2.5 hours

6. lunch 
7. check RD FS schd
8. email FT MLC & GRO  
9. work oni FT for 1/2 hour 
10. summary email to flatmates + emergency contacts
11. email Critics, Tues Eq workshop & GAL new friends (optional)
12. research tax credits 
13. email friends, social events, W-Y, StH, LUM, BrY, ANJ (optional) 
14. read UNER (optional)
15. check glasses lost property HK  (optional)
room tidy 

16. early dinner
 x

17. leave for SL by 5:30pm 
18. to gently work through any unpleasant withdrawal symptoms from any increased productivity today Thurs as I move to recovery from my debilitating addiction to procrastination & compulsive task avoidance to alacrity and task perseverance.
19. Be aware of end of day bedtime procrastination before when I should go turn in for the night, to push through my demand resistance at going to sleep, and be in bed by midnight for a deserved night's rest. Affirm to myself that I am worthy of good self care and repose. Be extra vigilant as I've been slipping badly recently, and practically love myself enough to do this. Pop into Chatbox checking around 11:45pm tonight if I feel I am slipping.
Kiss 

thursday 4 th oct

thank you for the intro- i will visulise my self having a good day
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7.30 alarm

8,00 leave for gym
Smiledone but much later

eat banana  and nuts after gym
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buy b'day card and post
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post parcel
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put money in bank
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food shoppingSmile

HOME  make smoothie
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make notes on seeds of change while drinking smoothie

contact sales about soup maker

EAT
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2.00  30 mins cleaning kitchen
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3.00 30 mins living room ( bag bb's out of way)

4.00 30 mins cleaning bedroom and hoover

5.00 20 mins cleaning and organising bathroom

LEAVE IT ALL AS WORKABLE AREAS AND PUT UNUSED STUFF IN SPARE ROOM

6.00 EAT

7.00 reading and 30 day plan

WRITE IT ALL DOWN

8.00 start bedtime routine

bed before 10

KEEP SMILING TRY TO FEEL HAPPY- DON'T THINK DO- IN THE TIMED AREAS AND CONCENTRATE ON WHAT I AM DOING AT THE TIME

19.45 update, i slept in late today so am very behind shedule, i'm still happy that i have got something done. the last few weeks have been croniclly bad for procrastinating and i've been smoking a lot.

i am now going to tidy the bedroom and bathroom and leave the living room for tomorrow when it's light

i need to set a new bedtime, since a sleeplesss night last week my routine has been so out of whack at least i went to the gym today which made me feel better,

also i need to eat again before bed, i don't eat enough and i can't eat in the mornings because of the gym.

so here i am trying to delay my bedtime again...i think i'll set it for 11.30 which is more than 3 hours away, i just don't want to waste that time or stay up late..offf to do the bedroom

22.45 update

i made a good start today. out of the depths of despair, i didn't do all on my list or at the alloted times

i want to thank all of you because posting my list really did help me, it encouraged me to go to the gym, sometimes i can be stuck inside for days, weeks, for me it's a good way to make myself go out. i've struggled with social anxiety always, so the gym is good for that reason alone

also i'd like to thank whoever posted a piece saying to do something, the motivation will follow, i read it somewhere on here. the depression get's hold of me sometimes and a back catalogue of things to do and mess build up

today i havn't wasted endless hours waiting for the day to be over and i look forward to having an even better day tomorrowSmile