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I'm not sure I want to list any goals. Part of me just wants to write off the day and plan on doing nothing. That's probably not the best idea. I'll set a low bar instead.


- 30 minutes chores
- 30 minutes project
- 15 minutes investigating a trip

I got my labs done yesterday! Yay! Today the maid is here and has invaded my space getting the Christmas decorations down from the attic. I will attempt to get a few things done when she leaves but it looks like most of the day is about decorating for Christmas.

I hope everybody has a peaceful day.

Setting a low bar again today. My priority is to find all my missing socks. I've wound up with a drawer full of singles.

Bullet journaling and UNDATED planners give me the flexibility of incorporating my ancestral language.

How do I incorporate my Native Indigenous language?
•I use an UNDATED planner and bullet journals are a blank canvas. I enter dates written in my ancestral language (months, days of the week, seasons and celebratory occasions (Green Corn ).

•I have multiple chronic illnesses and a teenager so my life requires a planner.

•I also prefer BuJo and UNDATED planners because it allows me to decolonize my personal created calendars. I don’t include colonial holidays which I don’t celebrate.

•I do include dates that are important to me: National MMIWGT2S Awareness, Farce of July, Custer’s Last Stand, Orange Shirt Day, Wounded Knee, Dakota 38 + Etc.

•There are no rules. BuJo and planners are a great way to use beautiful stickers and washi tape created by Native Indigenous creatives.

Bullet Journal (BuJo)
•But what exactly is a bullet journal? ... Instead of blank, lined pages, a bullet journal (or BuJo, for short) contains sections to log daily to-dos, keep a monthly or weekly calendar, jot down notes, track both physiological and mental health, and record both short- and long-term goals.

Planners
•Using a planner allows you to schedule each event, appointment, errand, and task, so that you know what to expect and don't run out of time. Set specific due dates and deadlines for everything to help you stay on track, and have extra time left for yourself and your family.

•Hobby Lobby had a 40% off sale and I purchased a few inserts: updated daily and weekly meal plan.

•I’m now aware of what layouts I like and don’t like.

•I prefer inserts to be undated, weekly and have time slots.

•It’s a pet peeve of mine to write an appointment/training for 1 pm and a few days later have another appointment on the same day at 8 am. I like my appointments and trainings etc to be listed in chronological order. Lol Time slots is the solution for me.

•I placed an order late last night for undated weekly inserts with time slots. Cornell Notes and Task Delegation Inserts.

•I like the Cornell Notes inserts because I attend a lot of medical appointments. I also attend a lot of trainings and workshops. I like to take notes.

•I prefer my Task Delegation Inserts not be included in my weekly inserts. Certain tasks will have deadlines however others I work on throughout the week.

•I will save the inserts from Hobby Lobby as a back up in the event inserts are out of stock at Cloth and Paper.

•It’s important to me to primarily purchase from BIPOC businesses and this includes BuJo, planning and money management.

Today:

•I swept my car out.
•swept leaves off the porch.
•Found meals for my meal planner.

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I was successful with my sock search. I have four unmatched that I've put in a separate place. If I don't find mates, those will go in the trash in a month. I think one has been solo for a few years (but it's a really nice sock, I keep thinking I will find the other).


I still find that I am too distracted to work on the projects I 'should' focus on.

1. Data project
2. Use my lists
3. Set goal for my other project.
4. Send a difficult email.

I sent my email and exercised. Today is a little busy. This morning I need to prepare for a meeting this afternoon. If that meeting ends at a reasonable time, I am going to meet up with someone else. I have something coming up in January that will also involve a fair amount of prep. Feeling a little stressed but also more motivated to get to work than I have felt lately.

1. Meeting prep
2. Update my lists
3. Plan for January prep.

Yesterday worked out okay. I have no scheduled obligations today. I am still avoiding the project I ought to be working on.

1. Finish Christmas shopping.
2. Library.
3. Laundry.

My family is having Christmas over here so today I will continue getting everything ready for Christmas and my daughter’s visit. I need to run a couple of errands and I’m going to a drum circle tonight. It will be a fairly busy day.

1. Preparation
2. Errands
3. Drum circle

Yesterday was pretty busy. My priorities today are to

a) make a call
b) study
c) clear off some clutter
d) look for some paperwork in filing cabinet
e) yard work

I like that Bullet Journaling and Planning both allow personalization.

•I use a bullet journal (gifted to me) and a planner (6 ring/A5- by Cloth and Paper).

. It’s ok to use both or to prefer one over the other.

•It’s ok to like anesthetics, add art, stickers and washi tape etc.

•It’s ok to be a minimalist and keep it simple. I’m in the middle.

•I prefer a weekly spread. I like to open my planner and see the entire week.

•I create a weekly tasks list. I work on the list throughout the week with the exception of things that have deadlines.

•Planner system have definitely expanded over the years.

•Planner systems are able to be customized to fit your needs. Many items are sold individually like inserts (dated calendars, undated calendars, tasks list, habit tracking, cleaning, notes, money management, gift list, meal planner and project management).

•I use Cornell notes (by Cloth and Paper) to jot down information discussed at my medical appointments, virtual trainings and workshops.

•I use undated calendar inserts (by Cloth and Paper) which allows me to write my dates in my Native Indigenous language. It’s important for me to include my ancestral language in my BuJo and planner.

•I recently purchased project management inserts (by Cloth and Paper). I’ve transitioned from renting an apartment to renting a duplex temporarily (month to month). My goal and project is to rent a house.

•When I move, I like to make a tasks list, list dates that tasks need to be completed. Items I need to purchase such as packing tape, boxes and bubble wrap. Plus scheduling movers.

•I have inserts to keep track of e-mails, e-mails I need to respond to. I communicate through e-mail for a lot of business matters.

•I like meal planning however have not found inserts that I like. I decided to use dot grid inserts for my meal planning. It’s important for me to stay on top of meal planning to prevent eating out a lot and constantly going to the grocery store for ingredients.

2022 Bullet Journal Setup | 20 Simple Spreads for Mindful Productivity - YouTube

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I don't feel like doing a thing. It has been a real struggle lately. I am binge watching tv shows instead of doing much that's useful. I cancelled a trip this weekend because I wasn't hearing back from someone and am trying to figure out if I can fit it in this week or if I should just wait until spring when Covid case counts may be down.


1. Work on data analysis with new info.
2. 30 minutes on my old project.
3. 30 minutes studying.
4. Finish assignment.

Today's plan is the same as yesterday.

1. Analysis
2. Assignment
3. Old project
4. Studying.

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•I Create Tasks List and Include Deadlines.

•I Request Any Reasonable Health Accommodations.

•I Take a Break When I’m Overwhelmed.

•Taking a Break For Me Includes: Watching Funny Movies, Listening to Music, I Avoid Any Serious Topics Including Politics, I Take a Walk, Use Aromatherapy, Polish My Nails, Color, Knit etc.

•After Re-Grouping/Hitting Reset•

•I Remove Any Tasks That Can Be Canceled.

•My Tasks List is Weekly vs Daily with the Exception of Deadlines.

•My Planner System Helps.

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•EFT stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques, and users say that this simple technique helps them feel better quickly. EFT tapping has roots in the 1970s when several doctors began stimulating acupressure points to help their patients deal with stress, fear, and phobias.

•I practice a form of meditation and listen to podcasts.

•I don’t participate in therapy but I do repost quotes from therapists or that mention therapy.
I prefer peer centered support groups vs therapy.

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I finished my analysis and assignment. It feels good to have that off my plate. I have a couple of errands today and some phone calls to make. I'm not sure I want to do much else. I have a status report meeting next week and nothing to show for it. I feel like I ought to be working on that project but I'm resisting it.

Feeling like I need to do a million things at once, as usual.

1. I received a notice that a service provider I'm not happy with is raising rates as of February. I need to give thirty day notice to cancel service. I have ten days to cut bait.
2. I have just over two weeks to prepare for a course I am unprepared for. I need to walk in with a completed project for critique and I am starting from ground zero.
3. I haven't been working on an old project I'm almost done with. I need to finish it so I can move on with my life.
4. Christmas prep

I am meeting up with family today and have one errand this afternoon. I will take the following specific actions on the above.

1. Take fifteen minutes to confirm the new provider has the same capabilities as the old provider. Remember that I can just pay an extra month and it's not the end of the world. Better to have a smooth transition.

2. Take fifteen minutes to review old projects to see if there's anything that might fit the bill.

3. Spend thirty minutes on the old project.
4. Find some envelopes and cards.

When I’m overwhelmed and have a lot on my mind, I make a list and pause.

Yes. I take a pause.

•I watch a Marvel movie or something with supernatural elements instead of anything serious.

•I polish my nails.

•Eat a lot of veggies, fresh fruits and drink lots of water.

•I rest, get plenty of sleep.

•I do this self care for about 3 days.

I learned that being overwhelmed triggers my depression….hashimoto and so on.

Also taking a step back and focusing on self care will help make sure I H.A.L.T. first.

Afterwards, I wake up feeling refreshed and ready to be productive.

Thursday morning I felt like this and spent two hours typing up e-mails.

Then I washed my laundry and went to the library.

I practiced my Native Indigenous language and discussed plans for Kwanzaa.

I’ve been dealing with anxiety. I pause and the burning in my chest stops.

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Last Week My Adult Daughter Called with a List of Foods She Wanted for Our Kwanzaa Dinner.

I Like to Cook for My Kids but I Definitely Didn’t Feel Up to Cooking a Feast or Time Consuming Foods…
But I was Going to Do It for Them.

Yesterday I was on My Way to the Grocery Store. She Called to Change Our Kwanzaa Menu. It’s A lot More Simplified. I Went Home to Rest.

I’m Going to Surprise Her Later and Cook All The Requested Foods.

Pain
My Pain Level Has Not Been Too Bad. I Purchased a Foot Massager and I Like It.

Rest
I Went to the Grocery Store, Walked My Dog and Took a Nap.

Tasks List
I Woke Up from My Nap, Ate and Folded My Laundry.

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All the Christmas obligations and visits are over for me. I am looking forward to relaxing for the rest of the day!