tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post1257735339195799150..comments2023-08-21T18:11:11.784-04:00Comments on Carrie's Busy Nothings: My {5} Goals :: ChangesC.G. Koenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-33026652931347809592011-09-20T07:50:26.915-04:002011-09-20T07:50:26.915-04:00Erika - it's so true! It's not that I have...Erika - it's so true! It's not that I haven't been getting stuff done, but none of it has been on my "list" of things to do. Sometimes that's just how life goes, I guess. <br /><br />Virginia - Thanks for the book recommendation. I think breaking it down into smaller chunks IS the hardest part. :-(<br /><br />Jani - thanks for visiting! I think for me, the problem is that I reward myself a bit too easily without making myself toe the mark at getting things done/cleaned up/marked off the list. :-(<br /><br />Beth - Pinterest is great, it's my lack of self-control when I get on there that's the problem. But on the upside, I have actually created several of the projects I've pinned, so that's getting something done, right?! Life happens and I guess you just have to roll with it. Re: those New Year goals - I'm with you all the way!C.G. Koenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13711072064525912284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-7734453801010195002011-09-12T10:17:25.520-04:002011-09-12T10:17:25.520-04:00I can relate.... Looking back on my "goals fo...I can relate.... Looking back on my "goals for 2011" list I made back in January, it's very tempting to feel like a total failure... The problem with "resolutions" or goal lists is that they fail to encompass those surprise moments of reality that inevitably come into play... The dog gets sick. You have a family crisis. People pop in for surprise visits. You have 10,000 forms to fill out for the Navy. You open a Pinterest account... ;o) On the other hand, it's always good to work on developing discipline and learning to prioritize and be a wise steward of time. Something we all can work on, I'm sure.... and speaking of which.... gotta run. ;o)Beth Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16416966258010172328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-85062439284967634282011-09-12T10:06:37.726-04:002011-09-12T10:06:37.726-04:00Hey! I got on blogspot!! That's an accomplis...Hey! I got on blogspot!! That's an accomplishment for this day. :)<br /><br />Seriously, wait! I was serious.<br /><br />Ok, clutter is my worst enemy... I almost have to be angry to get rid of stuff. Why is that? But I'm plugging away today... trying to put things where they belong. Throw out trash. Let go! I'm a saver because you never know when you'll need that. ... So motivation... sometimes I reward myself for accomplishing a baby step in the right direction by allowing myself to read another chapter in my current compelling book. :) (or maybe a chance to check my email)janinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-38483103830625136812011-09-12T08:20:06.587-04:002011-09-12T08:20:06.587-04:00I have a hard time breaking tasks/goals into manag...I have a hard time breaking tasks/goals into manageable smaller chunks, so I find myself thinking "well if I don't have time to accomplish this all at once, I guess it won't get done today" instead of chipping away at it. I would like to get better at it but haven't figured out the right strategy. <br /><br /> I downloaded the book "Getting Things Done" for my kindle, read it, and just didn't quite understand the system the author laid out :) I am an organizational failure.<br /><br />Hopefully other readers have some good advice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899893125552679366.post-90478033156469690532011-09-12T08:03:47.310-04:002011-09-12T08:03:47.310-04:00I used to be able to make these ridiculous to-do l...I used to be able to make these ridiculous to-do lists and get through them in a day. Lately I can't seem to do that. I've been shooting for getting them done by the end of the week, but there always ends on being stuff that stays on the list for a long time. And my "long-term" to-do list hasn't had anything crossed off in months. I guess life just happens and I'm staying busy with non-list stuff...Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14389005030066413697noreply@blogger.com