Looking for accountability partners (task check in)

hvert · May 31, 2021 at 05:53 AM

Not sure about today. I already feel demotivated and pulled in multiple directions.
1. Skim rest of overdue library books.
2. Make bread
3. Dishes

hvert · Jun 01, 2021 at 07:14 AM

I have been slacking since finishing my portfolio. I just meant to take a few days off but it has turned into two weeks.

1. Client work.
2. Dishes
3. Library
4. Meeting

hvert · Jun 02, 2021 at 05:12 AM

1. Dishes2. Yardwork
3. Client stuff
4. Beach??

Deilla · Jun 02, 2021 at 10:23 AM

I opened packages this morning and put things away. I also worked on my writing class and picked up around my living room. Today, I will:

1. Go through my mail.
2. Take a shower.
3. Open more packages.

That's all I can handle. I lack motivation. The shower will be the hardest thing. I always have trouble with showers but I want to get better. I'm in a relationship now and I have to think more of my self-care. How can anyone else love me if I don't love myself. I hope all of you have a good day!!

TJean · Jun 02, 2021 at 09:27 PM

Hi, I'm new to the forums, but I found this thread and I think it's very helpful to have accountability.
Tomorrow I want: 1. write a report that I've been needing to write for a month (for work) and 2. Do laundry and put clothes away.

Deilla · Jun 02, 2021 at 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJean

Hi, I'm new to the forums, but I found this thread and I think it's very helpful to have accountability.
Tomorrow I want: 1. write a report that I've been needing to write for a month (for work) and 2. Do laundry and put clothes away.

Hello and welcome!

Deilla · Jun 03, 2021 at 01:04 AM

I opened almost all the packages. I have one more left and one box to tear down. I took out my trash and went through my mail. I haven't showered yet but I plan to in the morning. I will make it the first thing I do. Tomorrow, I hope to:

1. Do my emissions test.
2. Take out more trash.
3. Clean off my kitchen table.

I'm really worried about the emissions test. I have the whole month to do it but I want to try to do it early. I want to avoid long lines. There's only one place in town that does emissions. I may wait until Friday. I'm not sure yet. I'll see what my fear level is like. I hope everyone has a good day!!

hvert · Jun 03, 2021 at 04:51 AM

Good luck with the emissions test! It's nice to get it over with so you don't have to worry about whether or not the car will pass. Yesterday was okay, mostly spent running errands. I worked in the yard and did dishes. These things will never be 'done' and crossed off my list and that annoys me.
1. Dishes
2. Final report
3. Odds and ends from to-do list.
4. Maybe more planting, maybe not.

Sunflower123 · Jun 03, 2021 at 05:02 AM

My brother returned home from the hospital after acute kidney failure and there is so much to follow up on. I’m going to make my top 3 tasks of the day things I need to get done for myself or self care items so I don’t get overwhelmed while working behind the scenes to help my brother and mother with follow ups etc.

1. Master Your Mind program
2. Walk in park
3. Pick up more bananas for smoothies

I hope everyone has a peaceful, productive day.

TJean · Jun 03, 2021 at 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Deilla

Hello and welcome!

Thanks Deilla!

I'm glad I found this thread - I have been lacking motivation all spring.
I did a load of laundry and folded the clothes that were already in dryer and that I washed today.

In the next 24 hours I hope to finish the report,
Return library books
Make plans to see a friend (I need to connect more)

hvert · Jun 04, 2021 at 05:14 AM

Yesterday went okay. My client project which has being weighing on me is 100% complete. I will have a lot of time next week to focus on something but I am still not sure what project I should work on.
1. Choose my next focus area.
2. Pick up library books.
3. Dishes

hvert · Jun 05, 2021 at 07:42 AM

I was pretty lazy yesterday. I am not sure how productive I feel like being today. I know what I will focus on next but I have not started working on it.

1. Take at least one small step towards starting my new project.
2. Dishes
3. Plant more and water.

Sunflower123 · Jun 05, 2021 at 08:09 AM

I’ve been busy the past three days with appointments and business for my mother and brother exclusively. My self care and my business has taken a back seat. I’m also behind in housework.

1. Sit beside creek with Kindle
2. Clean den
3. Rent a good movie

I hope everyone has a peaceful, productive weekend.

Deilla · Jun 05, 2021 at 10:56 AM

I cleaned 2 litter boxes yesterday. I was too tired to do emissions. I will wait until next week. I did a few other things around the house. Today, I am very tired. I will:

1. Clean off my kitchen table.
2. Paint
3. Doodle (my art table is clean).

I hope I can do these things. I just want to sleep. I'm not sure why I am so tired. Yesterday was very stressful. I have a migraine this morning. That doesn't help. I hope everyone has a good day!!

TJean · Jun 05, 2021 at 11:23 AM

I went to see movie with a friend yesterday - it was nice to get out of the house. I have barely made a dent on my report, so that and clearing paper is my focus for the weekend.

Do you think it's better to set a goal of based on time or amount? (work on it for 1 hour or clear half the paper off my desk, for example?)

Have a nice weekend all.

Sunflower123 · Jun 06, 2021 at 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJean

I went to see movie with a friend yesterday - it was nice to get out of the house. I have barely made a dent on my report, so that and clearing paper is my focus for the weekend.

Do you think it's better to set a goal of based on time or amount? (work on it for 1 hour or clear half the paper off my desk, for example?)

Have a nice weekend all.

I’m the wrong one to answer that because I do both at the same time and end up stressing myself out but I wanted to acknowledge your excellent question. Hopefully the others have more wisdom on this then I do.

I hope you are having a nice weekend as well.

Sunflower123 · Jun 06, 2021 at 12:04 AM

I had to take my brother back to the ER and was there for 6 hours before I had to bring my mom home who got sick whilst there. It kind of shot my Saturday full of holes. Tomorrow I plan to

1. Rent a good movie
2. Sit beside the creek and read
3. Go float at the pool

I hope everyone has a peaceful Sunday.

hvert · Jun 06, 2021 at 05:32 AM

@TJean I will try both techniques if I am having a hard time getting started. Like if I am writing a report, I might decide to write a certain section, write a certain # of words, or write for a certain amount of time. For cleaning, I might set a goal to clear out a certain area or clean for X amount of time. Sometimes I will set a timer for five minutes and see how many items I can put away, like a game. And if I am really resisting work, I will set the bar very, very low: spend five minutes on a task (which often really does turn into 30) or pick up just one thing.

Today I hope to

1. Write
2. Work in the yard before it is too hot
3. Change the sheets

Deilla · Jun 06, 2021 at 12:38 PM

@TJean, I'm not very good at timed goals. Because of a poor back I only work a few minutes at a time. I set my goals based on getting so much done. It may take me a while but I stay focused until it's done. I wish you luck whichever way you decide.

Today I have filled the cat feeders and opened packages. I did clean off my kitchen table and I doodled. It was nice. Later, I will:

1. Read in bed.
2. Try to paint.
3. Play a game.

If there are easy things to do around the house, I'll try to do them. I hope everyone enjoys their Sunday!!

TJean · Jun 06, 2021 at 04:18 PM

[QUOTE=Deilla;7080914]@TJean, I'm not very good at timed goals. Because of a poor back I only work a few minutes at a time. I set my goals based on getting so much done. It may take me a while but I stay focused until it's done. I wish you luck whichever way you decide.

thanks Deilla. I have a cat that has urinary inflammation issues who is very sick today, so I'm off to the vet. I'm not going to set any tasks for today or tomorrow as I am feeling very sad and working on breathing and trying to be hopeful he will be ok.

TJean

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hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,887 10 3,786 hugs given	May 31, 2021 at 05:53 AM #521 Not sure about today. I already feel demotivated and pulled in multiple directions. 1. Skim rest of overdue library books. 2. Make bread 3. Dishes

hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,887 10 3,786 hugs given	Jun 01, 2021 at 07:14 AM #522 I have been slacking since finishing my portfolio. I just meant to take a few days off but it has turned into two weeks. 1. Client work. 2. Dishes 3. Library 4. Meeting

hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,887 10 3,786 hugs given	Jun 02, 2021 at 05:12 AM #523 1. Dishes2. Yardwork 3. Client stuff 4. Beach??

TJean Junior Member Member Since Jun 2021 Location: Illinois Posts: 20 2 37 hugs given	Jun 02, 2021 at 09:27 PM #525 Hi, I'm new to the forums, but I found this thread and I think it's very helpful to have accountability. Tomorrow I want: 1. write a report that I've been needing to write for a month (for work) and 2. Do laundry and put clothes away.

hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,887 10 3,786 hugs given	Jun 04, 2021 at 05:14 AM #531 Yesterday went okay. My client project which has being weighing on me is 100% complete. I will have a lot of time next week to focus on something but I am still not sure what project I should work on. 1. Choose my next focus area. 2. Pick up library books. 3. Dishes

hvert Grand Magnate Member Since Jan 2014 Location: US Posts: 4,887 10 3,786 hugs given	Jun 05, 2021 at 07:42 AM #532 I was pretty lazy yesterday. I am not sure how productive I feel like being today. I know what I will focus on next but I have not started working on it. 1. Take at least one small step towards starting my new project. 2. Dishes 3. Plant more and water.

Sunflower123 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 26,543 (SuperPoster!) 9 95k hugs given	Jun 05, 2021 at 08:09 AM #533 I’ve been busy the past three days with appointments and business for my mother and brother exclusively. My self care and my business has taken a back seat. I’m also behind in housework. 1. Sit beside creek with Kindle 2. Clean den 3. Rent a good movie I hope everyone has a peaceful, productive weekend.

TJean Junior Member Member Since Jun 2021 Location: Illinois Posts: 20 2 37 hugs given	Jun 05, 2021 at 11:23 AM #535 I went to see movie with a friend yesterday - it was nice to get out of the house. I have barely made a dent on my report, so that and clearing paper is my focus for the weekend. Do you think it's better to set a goal of based on time or amount? (work on it for 1 hour or clear half the paper off my desk, for example?) Have a nice weekend all.

Sunflower123 Legendary Wise Elder Member Since Jan 2015 Location: USA Posts: 26,543 (SuperPoster!) 9 95k hugs given	Jun 06, 2021 at 12:04 AM #537 I had to take my brother back to the ER and was there for 6 hours before I had to bring my mom home who got sick whilst there. It kind of shot my Saturday full of holes. Tomorrow I plan to 1. Rent a good movie 2. Sit beside the creek and read 3. Go float at the pool I hope everyone has a peaceful Sunday.