tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532412844149185751.post1295268224676180346..comments2024-03-06T05:50:49.690-05:00Comments on Sweet Mama Jane: Things To DoMama Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08840811809107306577noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532412844149185751.post-47098940396942397832010-11-20T18:23:04.425-05:002010-11-20T18:23:04.425-05:00The best advice I ever read, some years back, was ...The best advice I ever read, some years back, was from someone who suggested making a list of whatever you could think of that needed doing in a day, and then feeling really super proud of yourself if you crossed off even two items. And those two items could be as simple as "brush teeth", and "make bed". <br /><br />I can't explain why, but it works for me. Sometimes I even get to cross off ten items or more, but I never feel guilty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532412844149185751.post-37255324888567481702010-11-05T17:32:01.648-04:002010-11-05T17:32:01.648-04:00I agree with anonymous, SMJ! And I think Courtney&...I agree with anonymous, SMJ! And I think Courtney's idea is fabulous - it's called a "staycation", I believe. <br /><br />Also, sometimes it's ok to let some of those list items fall to the wayside. Dust bunnies can wait and fingernails can be bitten off sometimes, ya know? Sometimes letting go of the things you think you're "supposed" to be doing is the best way, and working on being ok with that is the answer. <br /><br />Also, sometimes I think blasting music or wearing headphones while doing chores not only makes them more fun, but keeps me on task somehow. <br /><br />xoKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18174244890594765103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532412844149185751.post-81187185831805906552010-10-14T20:52:58.978-04:002010-10-14T20:52:58.978-04:00Well, I'm still stuck in 30-minute planning/li...Well, I'm still stuck in 30-minute planning/lists, so I'm sorry to not be able to offer any helpful advice. I did want to say, however, that one of my mama gurus recently wrote me and bemoaned the fact that she just could not keep on top of her household anymore. She was thinking/planning of taking a week off, just to do a major cleaning overhaul and set things straight in her home.<br /><br />While this might not be the intended use of vacation time (remember when vacation time meant, say, trip to Disneyland?!), I can see the value in taking this time to get done the things that become neglected in the day-to-day hustle and bustle. Once you have your feet back underneath you, perhaps you can then hit that day-to-day running; or, at least, with a lighter step!Courtney Collinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06853335729996945528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532412844149185751.post-31976167641388636872010-10-13T18:49:01.680-04:002010-10-13T18:49:01.680-04:00this made me think of a great article in this week...this made me think of a great article in this week's new yorker - http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/books/2010/10/11/101011crbo_books_surowiecki?currentPage=all<br />you're not alone and i agree with anonymous.Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04305817999337809759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532412844149185751.post-64697916693347938132010-10-13T11:27:48.261-04:002010-10-13T11:27:48.261-04:00After having the pleasure of spending a week with ...After having the pleasure of spending a week with SMJ, I can confidently say that she can run blindfolded circles around the systems-oriented sisters, productive papas, and busy bros. SMJ, you get more done in a day than anyone I know!<br />I wish I knew the formula to the perfect balance equation, unfortunately I do not. In my non-expert opinion though, I think the component SMJ should focus on is, "never really allowing myself to celebrate my successes and completions, and instead just moving on to the endless and inevitable Next."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com