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.
God is faithful, and he will not let you be tempted beyond your ability, but with the temptation he will also provide the way of escape, that you may be able to endure it. -1 Corinthians 10:13
i have often felt at the beginning of temptation to escape or be impulsive that i had another option. Eg, checking in here.
another inspirational one to me :
So, whether you eat or drink, whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. -1 Corinthians 10:31
and :
I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved. -1 Corinthians 10:33
and :
But when we are judged by the Lord, we are disciplined so that we many not be condemned along with the world. -1 Corinthians 11:32
i feel like this is what's happening to me. God sends ( or allows ) bad things, as a result of my procrastination / addictive personality that force me to conclude that i must depend on him, not myself.
remember, i ASKED God to do whatever was necessary to make me always depend on him. He has promised in his word that he will do this, so i know he will. And i can presume that my life right now is part of that process.
Feeling terribly ill today from my disease of underearning, underbeing and procrastinating/avoiding. My relative is turning what was supposed to be a month of turning my life around into very bad vibes that are paralyzing my efforts.
I attended a UA meeting this morning with more intent than ever before to recover. Taking numbers down to try to find a sponsor, but no courage yet to reach out.
FRIDAY:
Write 6 articles - DONE: _ _ _ _ _ _
Drink 8 glasses water - DONE: _ _ _ _
MUST pay partial phone bill (prayer: stay connected and let me pay rest on Tues)--->>> PRAISE GOD, RECEIVED UNEXPECTED DIRECT DEPOST, NOW ABLE TO PAY FULL PHONE BILL WITH MONEY LEFT OVER! :D
NEW DAILY SCHEDULE:
GOALS:
Job search, including UA meetings
Writing 6 articles
730 wake up, bfast, Bible, get ready
8:30-9:30 UA mtg (job related)
11am-3pm Walk/ERRANDS/Shower/Lunch
6:30 pm Write article 1
7:30pm Write article 2
8:30pm Write article 3
9:30 Write article 4
10:30 Write article 5
11:30 Write article 6
_____
JOB SEARCH LIST: items to be done ONE AT A TIME: break it down!!!
identify the exact actions to take
I could swear I did this already for today, but I obviously didn't save it and have lost my list To Do! :rolleyes:
Thank you, O Mole, for your good wishes for the day. I wish them back to you as well!
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
Shower and dress
Cook curry
Measure and soak split peas
Then
Clean kitchen surfaces) - can't say either of these is done
Clean kettle & fridge doors) - but some progress has been made
DEFERRED UNTIL SATURDAY
Continue declutter work on study (another 15 minutes)
Clear up floor in dining area
Clear dining table
Scrub kitchen floor
SATURDAY - get cat litter - change cat trays - hoover downstairs, including sofas/throws - clean WC - cook dhal - take naan bread from freezer - cook rice after arrival -
"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 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 good wishes are more than welcome.)
1. breakfast
2. check email
3. weekly planning
4. work on FT for 2.5 hours - 6 x 'pomodoros' (2 down, 3 to go)
5. PA processing - 1 pomodoro , schedule in self-care time for today
12. leave for DF by 1:30pmcancelled, 5:30pm dinner then leave at 6:30pm and attend SL then catch train
13. to gently work through any unpleasant withdrawal symptoms from any increased productivity today Friday as I move to recovery from my debilitating addiction to procrastination & compulsive task avoidance to alacrity and task perseverance. Be clear with, loving and forgiving to myself. And when I am up to it to gently analyse how to describe this fear that grips me, to love the neglected baby in me, cherish him, and ask what he needs. And to be aware of my inner angel too.
14. start getting ready for bed at 11pm to wind down and develop bedtime anticrastination to be asleep by midnight. I managed this yesterday for the second night in a row, and I am very grateful for this.
Amal's check-in
doing this at the end of the day
Pro check-inBRfinish quotes for T11, begin outline for analysis, start writing sectionlog calories (diet)next day's list + Pro check-out
Kodos
An important day done, and a relaxing night ahead. in between, I'm going to try to get a few things done:
Clean (2)
Shower (15)
Read (15)
That's all.
clement ci
:) pray
:) crisis
4:14
quiet time
terrific promise from the bible :
i have often felt at the beginning of temptation to escape or be impulsive that i had another option. Eg, checking in here.
another inspirational one to me :
and :
and :
i feel like this is what's happening to me. God sends ( or allows ) bad things, as a result of my procrastination / addictive personality that force me to conclude that i must depend on him, not myself.
remember, i ASKED God to do whatever was necessary to make me always depend on him. He has promised in his word that he will do this, so i know he will. And i can presume that my life right now is part of that process.
fall down seven times, get up eight - japanese proverb
tila - Fri
Hopefully will manage the time better today. Plan for today:
dishwasher, declutter desk, living room; vacuum l/renter receipts,update bank acct, TA, Wag, gas, SfInnertruth's check-in
I'm finding it very hard to get back on track. I waste most mornings sleeping in and then I surf the internet. I've got to stop!
Work until 1:00 pm for this morning (mostly things I didn't get around to yesterday)
Call Heather againBusiness emailsCall Dr. H.Write up for PICCall employer re scheduleGo to Kinkos to scan stuff and send to client(wrote email instead)LunchFind instructions to get to CCPay BMO & TDGot called into work today so I put off my prospecting (again). Hope to do one or two of the things listed below when I come home tonight.
Afternoon
Evening
RunMole's quotes/opening is heartwarming and inspiring.
Thank you Mole, for your words of inspiration. :)
Hamlet's checkin
1. meditate
2. get cider, cheese from bishop's
3. continue to declutter entry way
4. work on Procrustean blog
5. work on gardening blog
6. cook salmon
7, cook veggies
8. eat 3 healthy snack
Lavida CI Fri 10/19
Feeling terribly ill today from my disease of underearning, underbeing and procrastinating/avoiding. My relative is turning what was supposed to be a month of turning my life around into very bad vibes that are paralyzing my efforts.
I attended a UA meeting this morning with more intent than ever before to recover. Taking numbers down to try to find a sponsor, but no courage yet to reach out.
FRIDAY:
Write 6 articles - DONE: _ _ _ _ _ _
Drink 8 glasses water - DONE:
_ _ _ _
MUST pay partial phone bill (prayer: stay connected and let me pay rest on Tues)--->>> PRAISE GOD, RECEIVED UNEXPECTED DIRECT DEPOST, NOW ABLE TO PAY FULL PHONE BILL WITH MONEY LEFT OVER! :DNEW DAILY SCHEDULE:
GOALS:
730 wake up, bfast, Bible, get ready8:30-9:30 UA mtg (job related)Walk/ERRANDS/Shower/Lunch_____
JOB SEARCH LIST: items to be done ONE AT A TIME: break it down!!!
identify the exact actions to take
_____
WEEKEND:
MUST get PO Box
MUST call friend
MUST finish laundry
MUST workout at park or gym
MUST start 4th step
MUST start sharing in meetings & seek sponsor
Salamander's check in - Fri 19 Oct '12
I could swear I did this already for today, but I obviously didn't save it and have lost my list To Do! :rolleyes:
Thank you, O Mole, for your good wishes for the day. I wish them back to you as well!
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.
BreakfastShower and dressCook curryMeasure and soak split peasThen
DEFERRED UNTIL SATURDAY
SATURDAY - get cat litter - change cat trays - hoover downstairs, including sofas/throws - clean WC - cook dhal - take naan bread from freezer - cook rice after arrival -
"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)
Vic October 19,2012 Friday
Show up (done), calender, exer
Grateful, slowly have made progress. did 2 major items, thank you hp. feeling hopeful again.
Chattydo - Daily Check In
1.
8 hours at work. No more than that.
2. 5 mile walk- rescheduled for tmw
3. Weight room- rescheduled for sunday
4. Finish character graphdemand resistance - no fuel.
5. Read hearsay demand resistance - no fuel
6. Mail movies
7.
Check balance8.
Complete work list. Plan it. Work the list and nothing more.
9. Unplanned Taco Bell
10. Unplanned Doc Martin episode
11. Unplanned Dexter
12. Did dishes - which I really hate! But did them!
friday friday friday!
upreadingsdoctors apptblood testspick up scriptlunchgo to meetingring sponsorgo to unido 10 journals at least TWO DONEput into excelprint outj ws x2go to gymPool rehabJack's check-in for the day
1. breakfast
2. check email
4. work on FT for 2.5 hours - 6 x 'pomodoros' (2 down, 3 to go)
PA processing - 1 pomodoro ,schedule in self-care time for today6. lunch at 12:30pm
leave for DF by 1:30pmcancelled, 5:30pm dinner then leave at 6:30pm and attend SL then catch trainHypatia's check-in
Morning all!
check M's appt and reportpapers for meetinghospitalN's urgent reportlunchH.
My Day Today
I want to thank my Higher Power for this program, this website, the telephone and online meetings, and my life.
I want to thank Mole for starting this trend.
Things I will do today
1. Go to the 5:45 a.m. telephone ACA meeting2. Go to the 6:45 a.m. telephone OA meeting3. Go to the 7:30 a.m. telephone PA meeting4. Cook and eat breakfast5. Go to the 8:30 a.m. telephone CLA meeting
6. Go to the library and print out bank statements7. Go to the 12 noon telephone ACA meeting8. Go to the 1 p.m. telephone CLA activity line9. Take shower10. Get dressed
11. Go to Social Security to get a printout of my income12. Eat dinner13. Go to work at 5:30 p.m.14. Go to the 10 p.m. telephone DA meeting
Thanks for letting me share
ms friday (early!) and also in the right thread...
gymcall ivan book toursfinancial planup ontimeMole's check-in
I think we must have been simultaneous Eleanor! My first attempt disappeared mid way through! Look forward to your inspired thoughts tomorrow!
7 put sheets on to wash
7.30 cafe blue line, review,
deliver coffee to T,
hang sheets out
9-12 writing with pom, complete scene,
print writing
12.30 lunch and handover kath,
blue lline 1 pom
declutter back room, 1 pom
wash up 1 pom
ttea
bring in washing
admin 1 pom
5.30 early meal
6.00 walk to town
6.30 - 7.30 ring with C&J
make bed
bed at 11
EleanorBE's Friday list
...that's odd. I thought I'd posted a list. But now it's disappeared. Oh well, will try again. Thanks for the starter, Mole.
- Read JT on train
-
finish at work if nec
Write E rep for Dtp- go over class
- speak to OG on phone if nec
- teach class
- be sure to remind class about SA and SFAE
Do pa blurbs on - emp
- reten
- pgc
Check tp and
put in diary when you're going to deal with it
buy SW and SFAEWrite to BB
Write to S H-R re CS
Write to CS
Write to your t obs people
If time, some of J's work - but may have to wait til Sat- yup, it's waiting til tomorrow.
non work - check to see if SG paid you- didnt have a second for this.
Book ticket for 24th.