How can I get things done?

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The last few days have been somewhat busy! The kids are still off from school. I’ve had to work a little to try and fit everything else in. My time seems to be disappearing everyday.

I go to bed at night thinking about all the things that I am going to do the next day, how I will have done this and that by lunchtime. However, in reality I will be lucky if I get half of it done!

Part of my problem is that I get so easily distracted. I will start doing a task, then as I am moving around the house I will see something else that needs doing and start that. This leaves me with a house full of half done chores.

I need to be more organised. I should come up with a list of jobs that I shouldn’t stray from, and a list of tasks (such as Blogger and Google+) that I am not allowed to look at until I am done. My mind is in such a muddle that on some days it is hard to concentrate on what I am doing.

The other part of my problem is that, since my depression started, I also find it hard to get myself motivated. Some days, even the smallest of tasks seem so big. Other days, they are like nothing at all.

There are also days where being in the house on my own drives me insane. No matter what I do, I cannot get away from all the thoughts going round in my head. This is when I find myself going to the local café. I sit there all afternoon drinking tea and reading trashy magazines.

Getting out of the house always seems to make me feel better. It’s like I am out of the depression bubble for a couple of hours, and things seem easier to deal with after a little “break” from it all.

I know I cannot always hide from my demons. However, this system of getting out of the house is working for me right now. I am feeling a lot better and I know that I will continue to improve. Until then, I guess I will have to put up with half done jobs.

I might get a task-managing app on my phone or tablet. Or will the search for a good app distract me even more from what I should be doing in the first place?

Take care everyone.

 

2 Comments

  • Joanna Pengelly

    I can totally relate to your post, I am terrible at getting things done and need another ten hours in my day at least. I am the master at putting off today what I can then put off again tomorrow and have found I need to be strict with myself so I can regain control. I suffered with depression three years ago, it sucked away all my energy and zest for life. I wouldn't wish it on my worse enemy. Please know there is always a light at the end of even the darkest tunnel and to achieve just one thing in a day, is just that, an achievement. Thanks for sharing, I look forward to reading more. 🙂

  • PAMELA BARTON

    I have days of despression where I don't want to do anything. I chalk mine up to be overwhelmed with life in general. We are so busy nowadays and it seems everyone wants so much from us. Keep your chin up and know that we all have days where we feel overwhelmed.but there is always tomorrow.

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