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Old Jun 18, 2021, 06:19 PM
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Alive 99: I am a self-employed consultant and I contacted some peers with a list of research questions back in March and April and planned to write it up and then distribute it to the same group of people. Now I'm dragging my feet on getting the results/research out to potential clients and peers. So it keeps appearing on my task list. I tend to have really productive months then I have very low productivity months. I used to mainly work at client offices before the pandemic. I now mostly do the work from home and some days the only thing I feel I accomplish is doing the "paid" work.

Ah I see. Yeah I think home office sucks ***, like it's TOTALLY UNHEALTHY mentally. It's just wrong on so many levels, I could write a loooooong essay on it.

A BIG part of my problem is that I'm doing home office!!

Though it would be mitigated by being VERY regularly checked up on. Every day. I'm trying to find accountability partners rightnow on that server that hvert mentioned. Are you interested in joining it too?

Oh, and where I said earlier, "then with two other people I was able to do the commitments okay but I did not have many, only like 1-2 hours a day because I had an easier period with work too. And then I just got low at one point and then I suddenly couldn't do any of it at all".... I mean, I couldn't do it nicely during the day. Only at night, ugh.

Also I'm not sure if you skipped my earlier post entirely. Or if the question about depression was too private. Let me know please
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Old Jun 18, 2021, 09:54 PM
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I took my cat to the vet today and then didn't have any energy once I got home. It didn't help that the AC is out. My main accomplishment was fixing some lemonade and a breakfast sandwich. Tomorrow I will rest. I'll probably sleep during the day. I hope everyone is well.
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Old Jun 19, 2021, 06:41 AM
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I am spending more time on my homework assignment than I should. It's still not done.
1. Finish homework
2. Dishes
3. Portfolio
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Old Jun 19, 2021, 10:31 AM
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I have a few things to do today:

1. Sound healing ceremony
2. Meeting from 12-4
3. SKY breathing and meditation lesson at 6:00
4. Housework
5. Errands

Busy day. My brother has appointments every day next week and the doctors have requested I attend. I need to make this weekend count. Thankfully, I had some blissful days of floating this week for stress relief.

I hope everyone has a peaceful, productive day.
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Old Jun 20, 2021, 06:29 AM
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I didn't work on my homework at all yesterday. I have been binging on the portfolio. I know I will work on it today as well but want to work on some other things too.

1. Dishes
2. Exercise
3. Weekly review
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Old Jun 20, 2021, 08:14 AM
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I didn't work on my homework at all yesterday. I have been binging on the portfolio. I know I will work on it today as well but want to work on some other things too.

1. Dishes
2. Exercise
3. Weekly review

Lol interesting concept, binging on a work task (i.e. your portfolio)

Sounds like you were productive overall.
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Old Jun 20, 2021, 09:40 AM
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It’s stopped raining for now. Good weather this morning to landscape the ground that the plumbers churned up while fixing a leak.

1. Landscape
2. Weekly review
3. Prepare for next week

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Old Jun 20, 2021, 08:49 PM
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Ah I see. Yeah I think home office sucks ***, like it's TOTALLY UNHEALTHY mentally. It's just wrong on so many levels, I could write a loooooong essay on it.

A BIG part of my problem is that I'm doing home office!!

Though it would be mitigated by being VERY regularly checked up on. Every day. I'm trying to find accountability partners rightnow on that server that hvert mentioned. Are you interested in joining it too?

Oh, and where I said earlier, "then with two other people I was able to do the commitments okay but I did not have many, only like 1-2 hours a day because I had an easier period with work too. And then I just got low at one point and then I suddenly couldn't do any of it at all".... I mean, I couldn't do it nicely during the day. Only at night, ugh.

Also I'm not sure if you skipped my earlier post entirely. Or if the question about depression was too private. Let me know please
I don't mind doing some work from home. I need to think about the accountability partners thing as I tend to take on too much and not follow through. I'm currently also looking for a new therapist as my current one is way too expensive and not a great match.

My sister usually treats depression as "sadness" and will say things like don't say you feel that way or I'm sure you don't feel that bad. Which just negates my honest feelings. She was married and left home when I was 7 and we don't have much, other than parents, in common. I care about her but many times feel worse after talking to her since she doesn't take my feeling seriously (or at least doesn't seem to).
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Old Jun 20, 2021, 08:52 PM
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I spent the weekend relaxing and talking to a couple friends on the phone. I managed to get the tasks I listed last week completed. I'm going to keep Monday light:
1. Call insurance company to find out about coverage for new therapist.
2. Phone call / interview for some short term work.
3. Work another hour on my report (same as before and I'm aiming to finish it by Wed or Thursday at latest).

I hope everyone had a good weekend.
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Old Jun 21, 2021, 04:31 AM
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I haven't been feeling well so I haven't been doing any housework. But I have been working on projects that just require a computer. Moving around physically is difficult for me right now. Maybe today I will:

1. Open some packages.
2. Clean off my kitchen table.
3. Clean off my kitchen counter.

That's all I can handle. I will have to refill one of the cat's water dispensers and check their litter box. I dread it cause it will hurt. But I just had a thought. I could do each task in two steps. Short enough so that I don't feel any pain. It just takes longer, but that is much better. I hope everyone has a good day today.
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Old Jun 21, 2021, 08:19 AM
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My morning is mostly free but the afternoon and evening are booked. I have my last art class today. I will miss it but look forward to the ending since it has been a source of stress in some ways.

1. Finish homework and submit - spend an hour or less on it. Stop with the perfectionism.
2. Exercise
3. All the scheduled stuff
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Old Jun 22, 2021, 08:49 AM
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The last session of my class was so awkward. I am glad it is over. I submitted my homework this morning after spending four hours on it yesterday. I did not exercise.

1. Send in permit application.

2. Plan some trips
3. Portfolio
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Old Jun 23, 2021, 08:17 AM
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Too many options today and I can't seem to settle on any. I sent in my permit application but forgot to include everything in the envelope, so I need to send the stuff I forgot. I worked on my portfolio a little but did very little trip planning.

1. Errands
2. Meeting this afternoon
3. Portfolio
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Old Jun 24, 2021, 06:04 AM
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There's a spanner in the works so all today's plans have been canceled. We rescued an animal and I need to find somewhere to take it today. That is my only priority at the moment.
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Old Jun 24, 2021, 06:15 AM
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There's a spanner in the works so all today's plans have been canceled. We rescued an animal and I need to find somewhere to take it today. That is my only priority at the moment.
I wish you well in finding somewhere to take the animal.
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Old Jun 24, 2021, 06:21 AM
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After going to appointments with my brother this week and receiving bad news, I’m taking a break from the medical treadmill and making soaking up the sun and floating in the pool a priority today.

1. Float in pool
2. Run errands
3. Light housework

Warm regards for a good day.
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Old Jun 25, 2021, 12:03 PM
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Jennifer, I'm sorry you had bad news and hope you enjoyed a good float. The animal is in good hands but that was all I did yesterday.

I just finished the tasks I had to reschedule and am trying to decide what I will focus on this afternoon. I am pulled towards getting some cooking done because it is the last semicool day for the next ten, but is that really a priority if I am heading out of town? Perhaps not.


1. Trip planning.
2. Cleaning
3. Maybe some cooking projects
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Old Jun 25, 2021, 06:43 PM
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I had a doctor's appointment today, I did some petcare work and I emptied my dishwasher. Tomorrow, I will

1. Wash the dishes.
2. Clean the litter box.
3. Take out the trash.

I dread these chores, but it's time to do them again. They take up my whole day. Hopefully, I can find ways to relax. I hope everyone has a good weekend.
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Old Jun 25, 2021, 08:58 PM
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I had another long week that didn't feel very productive. My apartment had some flooding from the rain and it ruined my sofa and a nice rug a friend game me years ago that were in the lower level. I had a doctor appointment on Tuesday and got a referral that hopefully leads to a new therapist that is covered by insurance. Wednesday and Thursday I stayed in as I felt like I was getting the flu (stomach and head ache). Today I finally motivated to follow up with my renters policy to get my water damaged things looked at to see if they can be dried out or will need to be replaced.

I feel better physically and mentally that I made the phone calls today and will have the water damage behind me after the service company comes on Tuesday morning and the housing inspection is completed. It's been very stressful for me, but I'm feeling better that I addressed the issue.

My tasks for the weekend is to:
1. Still finish the report from client interviews (I need to get this behind me..I've procrastinated badly for over a month on this one)
2. Finish completing the paperwork for the insurance claim of water damage.
3. Write another email to the management company about correcting the water leak (this has happened before).

Have a nice weekend all!
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Old Jun 26, 2021, 04:50 AM
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I washed dishes and I cleaned the litter box. I don't think I will take the trash out today. I do plan the following:

1. Empty the trash.
2. Open packages.
3. Work on junk pile.

I think I can handle these next 3 items. I'm bored so doing housework will be good for me. I hope everyone has a good Saturday.
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Old Jun 26, 2021, 05:32 AM
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I have an event this afternoon I feel like I'm going to forget. My only goal today is to remember to go. I am going to take it easy otherwise.
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Old Jun 27, 2021, 02:56 AM
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I emptied the trash, opened packages and worked on my junk pile. I also did a ton of other things. I stayed busy all day. I want to relax more today:

1. Play my games.
2. Listen to Audible.
3. Draw/Paint

I hope everyone has a great Sunday!
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Old Jun 27, 2021, 06:34 AM
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I remembered and it was a great event! It feels so nice to get out and chat with random people again. Today will be in two distinct halves, before my husband leaves for his trip and after. I am really looking forward to having the house to myself.

1. Dishes
2. Hike
3. Make lists for library visits.
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Old Jun 27, 2021, 04:09 PM
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I had another busy day. I didn't get to relax. I mainly opened packages and did housework. There's always tomorrow. I hope:

1. Rest and relax.
2. Take a long nap.
3. Read in bed.

Happy Monday to everyone!
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Old Jun 28, 2021, 04:56 AM
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Yesterday was a non-starter for me. Today will be better hopefully. I have one appointment and two meetings. I plan on floating today and running some fun errands. I will continue work on the house and make Taco Soup.

1. Appointment/meetings
2. Float
3. Work on house/make taco soup

I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
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