i've always used a system of setting the timer for thirty minutes and working to see how much i can get done before it goes off. when i was very young, i worked for a "temp" agency and their rule was that the first thirty minutes on the job were the most important......so, i got into the 30 minute habit.

i also find that i tackle TOO MUCH frequently and i have to back off and re-prioritize the tasks. i get grandiose ideas that everything will be perfect and of course...i never get quite there. so, i've been staying with little things (30 mins) and it works very well for me now. MUSIC is a huge motivator for me. i have downloaded R.L. Burnside, "It's Bad You Know" and i find it very energizing. lots of harmonica and great rythmn. i put a "disc jockey" list on my Roxio with the most upbeat songs that i like and let the music move me.

in 2005, i was down for two months and KA convinced me to quit using my dishes and go to all paper and plastic. i did that and it helped. when i got better, i swtiched back to my real stuff.

hang in there.......we've all been there, in one form or fashion, and will support you........xoxoxo pat

p.s. doesn't it really help you to love on your horse? i really miss having a horse now. that was always one of the nicest things that i could do.....hug the horse.......