1440 Minutes - Day 55

 So, it was brought to my attention today, whilst listening to this: 

... That the sheer volume of minutes in my days are wasted. I mean, I already knew that, but damn, when you put it THAT way - as in 1,440 minutes - it makes you pause. The book suggests tracking your time; something like once an hour, or whatever time period, write down everything you did in that hour. Actually, it was BEFORE they mentioned the amount of minutes in a given day, because I was like, "PFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFT, I wouldn't remember TO track what I was doing." 

I kind of already track what I do, work wise, in Notion, but often times, I forget to record what I just did, so then it becomes a 'go back and guess' game. I will sort of pre-plan my days, write down my tasks/goals for a day, but whether I get everything done depends on the amount of OTHER things that show up that need to be done before those things. 

The thing is, I suck at focus. I am Queen of Putting Shit Off. Maybe I need more structure in my world? I have any number of productivity tools at hand. I just can't seem to make myself learn how to truly use them to achieve maximum benefit. I am good at listening to how other people get shit done. It's the follow-through that kills me. 

I was just proud that I thought about doing something (cleaning out some cupboards) and I actually did it. Filled up a garbage bag, and part of the burn bin (yes, we burn stuff here in Ohellio ... well, eventually, we will - once the 50-mph winds die down). 

I have to cut out the randomization, and the spontaneous stuff, and just make a plan, and actually follow through, every hour, every day. Of course, there is flexibility to be included, but seriously, I have to plan. What's the quote? Fail to plan, plan to fail? Yeah. I do a lot of failure planning. 

Another thing, I'm tired of being this version of me. I am usually on it with things like managing the money, and keeping that part of life on track, but today, I realized it had been like ALL month since I entered paystub info, and updated assorted accounts. 

In other news, it's been at least a few days since Senor (or Senorita) Mouse made an appearance. I'm hoping the sonic mouse deterrent plug-ins are working. That, or those that are outside have sadly succumbed to the -7F temperatures and thusly will not be making their way inside. Who knows? 

Being that it was Christmas Eve, we spent dinner with my father-in-law, and there was sugar involved, and I et it. Life continues on. Also, being that it was the day it was, I did not track anything. I think my morning weigh-in stated something around 204.2, but beyond that, it was a relatively boring food day. Here's to not being so rigid as to not be able to enjoy holidays. I spent many minutes enjoying just being, and appreciating all the good things we have. That is what it's about. 

I hope you all had a wonderful time with your families and friends. Also, have a very Merry Christmas. 

xo