So by now I’m sure you all know I have a new notepad out. As with my other notepads, the theme and functionality is always born out of my own needs. The fact that I need to get my shit together is no secret and something James says lovingly (?) to me often.
Despite knowing what I need to do, that alone doesn’t always spur me into action. Why I’ve no clue and perhaps that’s a whole other blog post in itself. Or perhaps I just need to quit seeking the “why do I do this to myself” and just do it instead. There’s a refreshing thought huh?
In the spirit of sharing, here are some areas where I need to get my shit together. Rest assured there are way more items than the 4 you see below but I’ve deemed these as the most important. Besides, this is a re-occurring theme in my life so there will be plenty of opportunities to share more going forward.
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BUSINESS
Complete Wholesale Documentation
I am super close to completing this. I just have some minor details I need to iron out and some procrastination to fight with. Yes, yes, you’ve heard this all before but let’s pretend this is the first time.
Reprint my old notepads
2 of the 6 are sold out and others are very close to that status too. This particular run will be big and my largest investment in modernemotive yet. It’s scary. Oh and well I can’t do the above without completing this component can I?
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LIFE
Work on the condo
Despite going all gung-ho on our condo redo last year we didn’t reach the finish line. Artwork was found but not purchased. Accessories were pondered but not sought out. Pillow inserts were purchased but cases not sewn. The list goes on. We need to complete the living area, kitchen, and bathroom soon as we have a bedroom, another bathroom, an office and an outdoor space we need to procrastinate on and drag out forever.
Work Out
A few weeks ago I miraculously got my arse to the gym. I did this repeatedly for over a week and then I fell off the band wagon. Starting each day with a workout made a HUGE difference to my attitude throughout the day and my overall happiness. I felt so energized and I need to remember that feeling and get back to the gym ASAP before it gets lost.
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So, now that I’ve shared some of my shit list, please do the same.
Artwork Copyright Lim Heng Swee. Print available here.
Right now, I just need to focus on getting everything done for school, eating healthy, and working out regularly. I can figure out big life stuff after that, right? My to-do list this weekend I think is longer than it’s ever been before. I’m going to do my best to get through it all — and remind myself to breathe along the way.
I have the same problem, the list of stuff that will allow me to get my shit together is so big that it almost feels impossible. I mean, I KNOW that working on things in smaller chunks is the way to go, but it seems harder to actually do this in practice for some reason….or you fall into the trap of doing things in large chunks and wearing yourself out. Clearly getting shit done on a regular basis in small manageable bits seems to be the solution! And probably a few more lists, that are better structured, as well as some better structured time management on my part!
You know, I have so many things on my to do list just like you. It’s so weird when you think about it though, because those things are there, written in bold writing, I see them everyday, but completed them is a whole other story and I continue to walk around in circles wondering what I should be doing….. I bet if I just finished everything I would feel a huge weight lifted off of my shoulders! Here’s to us getting things done, starting with today!