My Way…

There are some that thrive on others’ organizational, dietary, workout, and cleaning routines, and I’d even go so far as to add writing styles, but me? I need to do it my way. I may gain some insight and logic into why something works or doesn’t, but in the end, I’m stubborn (my mother called it ‘tenacity’).

This week I actually latched on to a few ideas that, with some modification, are helping me immensely! See, I have all the best intentions of getting something done, whether it’s diet, cleaning, or whatever, but I can simply look at that particular project and shut down. I close the door either physically (my office), or mentally (food and exercise-related). It is a constant struggle to motivate myself to do something that can be put off due to lack of motivation or energy or any of the other ninety-nine excuses I can come up with.

Here’s what I’ve come up with so far.

I put a small basket on the shelf by the microwave that holds some kitchen dish rags. Each time I hand wash a pan or whatever, I throw one of those cloths into the water, and before I empty the water and clean out the sink, I wipe down the cabinets, the range hood, front of the fridge, and microwave. That simple act saves me tons of ‘deep cleaning’ that would have to be done to my kitchen.

On the way to the mail box, I pull any weeds that I see sprouting in my flower pots on the porch.

Putting things away after I use them is becoming ingrained – that is keeping my table clear most of the day.

Today’s organization is going to require the small tupperware container method again.

I have a clear container that measures approximately 9″ x 12″ x 4″. I’ll put whatever is out of place in my main living area into it and deal with only that.

Ebay business is on the agenda – stuff to photograph and list, and stuff to mail with all along the thought in the back of my head being that I want to quit ebay at some point.

Then I’ll set a timer and do 15-minute stretches.

After that, I’ll plan something healthy for dinner (I think chicken is on the menu tonight)

At this point I think I’m rambling, so I’m going to close this down and get busy, but today’s agenda will also be to work on my story and to post a few exerpts here.

Out for now…