tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post1122264401895717988..comments2024-03-14T07:24:17.173+00:00Comments on walter and me: one wordwalter and mehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03654023053222721637noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-17627331738955109382010-01-15T17:23:57.704+00:002010-01-15T17:23:57.704+00:00Hi - you were recommended by Pipany -
Excellent bl...Hi - you were recommended by Pipany -<br />Excellent blog. My tip. 'blocking-in' - it's a theatre term. I act a lot.<br />Here's a task. So I put that task down for Saturday morning, or Thursday afternoon and then I organise around it, plan for it. The task is in the diary, so do it. Sorted!Fenniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02377814681496294457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-8700791955317637532010-01-13T23:38:40.895+00:002010-01-13T23:38:40.895+00:00I have discovered that if I keep a list of things ...I have discovered that if I keep a list of things that I have DONE it is more motivating than a list of things that I have got TO DO. That way I focus on achievement rather than failure. You have to be careful not to get sidetracked into dealing with the most immediate needs and so I have routines to ensure that everything gets dealt with on a regular basis.<br />I think I probably do just as much as I did before but I don't feel so panicky at the end of the day.alice chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16969805206040091585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-38204634860598711762010-01-12T22:24:57.092+00:002010-01-12T22:24:57.092+00:00Scary. So glad it wasn't more serious.
I am r...Scary. So glad it wasn't more serious.<br /><br />I am relatively organized, but these days, I find lists a touch joyless. Instead I am trying to write down one thing I want to do each day. That way, I seem to rush through all the bits I don't really want to do, but must in order to get to it.<br /><br />I don't know if it's working, but I am conscious of doing one nice thing a day at least!Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11723377593068712400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-76493286124169641992010-01-12T14:45:11.342+00:002010-01-12T14:45:11.342+00:00Glad to hear that it is nothing serious! I too am ...Glad to hear that it is nothing serious! I too am a list maker - if it is not on the list it doesn't get done. The problem is my lists tend to be rather long and unrealistic! You are right - life is for living and being present in the moment and engaging with things, even if it is something you don't want to do is so much better than just thinking about it. Take action! Once the 'chores' are done your free time is so much more enjoyable. Also making a clear separation between work time and free time is essential particularly if you work from home.suzannehttp://www.fieldy.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-41141936724921924692010-01-12T08:54:04.658+00:002010-01-12T08:54:04.658+00:00sounds to em like you need to redefine 'messin...sounds to em like you need to redefine 'messing about' - you get everything done that you need to and in the meantime, if you dropped the guilt you would be having lots of fun!! enjoy!Sarahhttp://www.rosepetaljam.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-30616497412912666212010-01-11T21:48:55.016+00:002010-01-11T21:48:55.016+00:00Goodness me. I was on tenterhooks as your post got...Goodness me. I was on tenterhooks as your post got towards the end. I'm so glad it wasn't too serious Diana. Very glad indeed. Phew.<br /><br />Procrastination? Funny you should mention it. I have been procrastinating about my tax return. I HAD to begin it tonight. I decided to do an hour, split in to two tortuous half hours. In between I watched 'Delia down the decades' as a reward for starting at all. After my second half hour I had a glass of wine as another small reward - I had actually logged on to the hmrc website - I have completed 1% of my tax return - 1%! It's like stickers with my four year old. A bit of the boring, a bit of the pleasurable. It seemed to work tonight and I feel, not virtuous, but less guilty. I still have 99% to go though - bllleeeuuughhh.silverpebblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01456289271322986540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-47695558160555268782010-01-11T18:53:23.588+00:002010-01-11T18:53:23.588+00:00What a good word. My grandmother was constantly te...What a good word. My grandmother was constantly telling us all "procrastination is the thief of time".Ruthhttp://www.craftypeople.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-26201461208352111142010-01-11T16:38:16.789+00:002010-01-11T16:38:16.789+00:00Glad that everything is OK with the ticker Diana, ...Glad that everything is OK with the ticker Diana, I have an irregular heart beat (treated with meds)and I know how scary it can be.<br />I like your word and I think I could do with some unprocrastinating myself as I'm always putting things off.<br />As some wit once said 'life is not a dress rehearsal' - did I actually say that? Yikes!<br /><br />Take good care of yourself Diana.<br /><br />Jeanne xReading Tea Leaveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928999793157507134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-64411169861308816582010-01-11T16:09:22.412+00:002010-01-11T16:09:22.412+00:00oh dear, what a scare -I hope you are okay?! It so...oh dear, what a scare -I hope you are okay?! It sounds like you are now...hope so! As for procrastinating - lists are always helpful and setting aside some time... I'm quite an active doer but something do get left...like swaps - like you! And filing bills and that sort of thing...you just do them when you can...there is never enough time really... xxxThe Curious Cathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16920550974303475865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-57032307217749101902010-01-11T16:01:12.903+00:002010-01-11T16:01:12.903+00:00Have just come over to yours from Pippany's an...Have just come over to yours from Pippany's and have to say how much this post resonnated with me. I seem to spend my whole life not doing things even things I want to do. I must just do so and so then I will do whatever it is and of course I don't get round to it. I join you in your attempt to unprocrastinate this year as nobody on their deathbed ever said I wish I'd done mor dusting or whatever did they so let's get on with the creative side of life whilst we still can!<br /><br />JaneMarigold Jamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02895195019277206960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-83083644897142134842010-01-11T14:23:58.361+00:002010-01-11T14:23:58.361+00:00Mum told me about this, I hope you are ok?? Sounds...Mum told me about this, I hope you are ok?? Sounds very scary, trust you to be more concerned about making sure the dishes are done than dealing with it! I have to admit though that I am a huge procrastinator! Its a habit I can't seem to get out of, looks like I need to take a leaf from your book! <br /><br />On a lighter note, I've sent you some pics of Brockham in the snow and just wanted to check you got them ok? let me know if you haven't and i'll have to confirm with you I have the right email xxxxjustine.gristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06899465231896882809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-37656609998228786012010-01-11T13:17:47.346+00:002010-01-11T13:17:47.346+00:00Hello Diana,
I've just popped over from Pipan...Hello Diana,<br /><br />I've just popped over from Pipany and firstly 'OMG!' hope all's OK?<br />and secondly, despite the initially concern you did make me giggle with your last two words - I could do with some of that all the time.<br /><br />take care and I hope all's well?<br /><br />Nina xx...Nina Nixon...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09778168901706224335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-61729153798039042872010-01-11T12:47:57.127+00:002010-01-11T12:47:57.127+00:00Procrastination is very deep seated – I am one and...Procrastination is very deep seated – I am one and I know exactly where mine comes from – being told that any decisions I made could not be changed – and then when I did do something it was questioned and criticized…. <br />Even now choice cripples me into doing nothing.<br />However one thing that does work for me is 20 minute bursts of activity. I use this when doing household chores, paper work or things I particularly don’t want to do.<br />You might want to consider seeing a therapist to find out where your procrastination stems from.Gigibirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13171021812450232039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-63048316040750260372010-01-11T11:30:24.539+00:002010-01-11T11:30:24.539+00:00I do hope you're feeling better now.
My plans...I do hope you're feeling better now.<br /><br />My plans for this year are to become re-energised and I am trying to get the mundane domestic stuff done first thing then I can reward myself with the creativity that energises my soul later on. Even if it's just 20 minutes cleaning, that's fine. I have found that by doing the rotten stuff in small chunks makes it much more managable, and never as bad as you think. I always have a mental list in my head of my daily plans.<br /><br />Do look after yourself though, Diana.dragonflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03956813648763032057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-10657560135442585012010-01-11T10:51:23.698+00:002010-01-11T10:51:23.698+00:00What a post! Glad to hear you are better now. I...What a post! Glad to hear you are better now. I'm definitely one for lists. Crossing things off is so satisfying. And every time you look at your list, you're reminded of everything that needs doing - nice and not so nice things. And you just get on with it!Petit Filouxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04964180304823976760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-72591229793921083592010-01-11T09:40:16.001+00:002010-01-11T09:40:16.001+00:00oh god, just read your post - hope you are feeling...oh god, just read your post - hope you are feeling better XXXcaireenhttp://thepatchworkdress.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-45557766454667528412010-01-11T09:38:24.230+00:002010-01-11T09:38:24.230+00:00Hi Diana! happy new year! did you get my email re ...Hi Diana! happy new year! did you get my email re the photographs? Let me know what you think, as fearing it may not have reached you Caireen XXcaireenhttp://thepatchworkdress.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-69820656002710439782010-01-11T09:28:36.070+00:002010-01-11T09:28:36.070+00:00glad you are ok, what a nasty scare xx
I make list...glad you are ok, what a nasty scare xx<br />I make lists, but they never help because then I lose them....driftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-19329235292945288712010-01-11T09:05:16.607+00:002010-01-11T09:05:16.607+00:00Oh poor you, very scary indeed. In the procrastina...Oh poor you, very scary indeed. In the procrastination stakes I am up there with the best of them. I write lists and that helps a little but not totally so if you have any tips for me I would appreciate them. <br /><br />Take care in the cold.<br /><br />Pippa xxGrandmaibbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00751976102325479714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-50549263329084408612010-01-11T08:50:27.678+00:002010-01-11T08:50:27.678+00:00That was scary, so glad that it wasn't serious...That was scary, so glad that it wasn't serious and you are ok.<br />I'm a list maker although I'm not sure its always the best way. Some of my lists can be so long and overwhelming that I can't find the energy to start!willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05818659940895641160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-86832451517546300312010-01-11T08:15:43.323+00:002010-01-11T08:15:43.323+00:00That experience must have been so scary for you Di...That experience must have been so scary for you Diana. I need to un-procrastinate too. As you know my word this year is ACTION but I haven't had much so far due to getting a cold on top of a cold. The trouble with me is that there is so much I want to do that in the end I become frozen and don't actually do anything. I think my plan is going to be a list everyday of things I need to do such as ironing, tidying etc and time for some fun creative things to do when the drudge is out of the way! xSimonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02766240849932971541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-75454762001021834542010-01-11T08:10:11.564+00:002010-01-11T08:10:11.564+00:00Oh meant to say - see procrastinating again as I s...Oh meant to say - see procrastinating again as I should be getting kids ready! - that for lists I write them out and then assign them an a, b or c: a= HAS to be DONE TODAY whatever.<br />b = should be done today if poss but could be tomorrow (where it will become 'a')<br />c = get to as soon as poss but not urgent for the mo.<br /><br />It SHOULD work!!!! xPipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-9735957471709020492010-01-11T08:08:58.677+00:002010-01-11T08:08:58.677+00:00Oh I'm so glad you're okay. That must have...Oh I'm so glad you're okay. That must have been really scary.<br /><br />I'm most definitely a list girl. I can't start the day without a to do list. <br /><br />But my problem is making too many lists with too many things on them. So my goal for the year is to make more doable lists!<br /><br />K xkristinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14892467118097087057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-36541467492320543352010-01-11T08:05:04.899+00:002010-01-11T08:05:04.899+00:00How i have been waiting to read thia post dear Dia...How i have been waiting to read thia post dear Diana , but first...arghh!!!! Hate the sound of the quiet panic you must have felt with those chest pains. Glad it is not anything truly horrendous and that you did indedd get it sorted. Now, unprocrastinate - well, as we have already discussed I am in your team for this. Sick of being such a noodle that all enjoyment resonates to the background noise of 'you should be doing...'. You wrote it so perfectly and I am now definitely intending to start that dreaded bookwork today (yes, no signs of it thus far) and you may yell, laugh or fire me from your team if this is not so. Inspiration tends to come from others' success stories for me so please keep me informed of all progresses from small to large!<br />Much love Diana and take care xxPipanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04048984447721169350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5213430389313568934.post-88729691571455883032010-01-11T07:23:05.136+00:002010-01-11T07:23:05.136+00:00Goodness me a bit of a scary situation, hope you a...Goodness me a bit of a scary situation, hope you are feeling lots better.<br />I am a great list writer but then rubbish at completing them. I do waste time rather than manage it well. I know I shouldn't put things off and just get on and tackle them as most of the time they are straightforward enough when I get round to them!<br />Take care<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.com