I have grown to be much more positive than I ever thought
possible. This is in part due to maturing over time, but more so due to my
growing relationship with my wonderful partner in life, Rick. He has brought
joy and happiness and proved a smile doesn’t mean to be naive or blind to the
realities of life. I used to be called pessimistic or negative quite a bit, but
I would quickly correct that label saying “I am just realistic”.
I realized that I focus on much of the positive in this blog
and my random infrequent posts on Facebook. I’ve been told this has left many
to think I am way more together then I am. I think because when I am really
time pressed I don’t write and when I return it’s usually about the relief and
comfort of the calm. As many of my friends and family, I too wish I had more
time in the day or wish I could muster up the motivation to get my to-do-list
under control. I have much to do and little time and/or energy. I also have a tendency
to over extend and commit myself. I mean well and do value my
word, but still fall short at times. I am lucky to have great people in my life
that are understanding.
I am organized but have room for improvement on time
management. I have good ideas and heartfelt intentions but seem to exhibit
completion anxiety. Hmmm… interesting that this turned into a narrative of self
reflection.
Yeah you've come a long way with showing your emotional side and not just because of pregnancy but because of maturity and growth... Don't get me wrong I love your 'realistic' view but it need some what more of an empathy outlook. Your blog and Facebook posts don't come across negative or positive but rather neutral to me...
ReplyDeleteOver extension of yourself has been a trait of yours since late childhood, I believe you get that from me :) I'm so glad you understand the well meaning behind all the commitments and good intentions now... I too am blessed with understanding and patient people.
You may be organized at work and in your head with ideas and memory but you've got allot of organization bugs at home to work out -- just saying... :) Also, I understand completion anxiety very well, what a strange creature...
Finally, self-reflection is good for the soul, keep it up :)
On the home front - Hahaha, soooo true and better to laugh then cry. Our house need lots of time and attention to get it back to show state. I know we can do it too, because when our house was on the market a few years back we kept it organized and clean - with daily efforts. Anyhow, I have always been more organized at school or work, even earning certificates and honors for such traits. That where time management I think comes in. Because I have the know-how I need to roll out the when-how at home! :)
DeleteYes baby you diffidently have the know how and that was what I was trying to get at... The when-how is next :) When dealing with time management for anyone it sucks! Love you!
ReplyDeleteA great quote posted to facebook by my friend Jennifer (Jenn): "Nothing is so fatiguing as the eternal hanging on of an uncompleted task." William James
ReplyDeleteI thought this was a fitting entry to add this to.