That's the name of the game. But how?
I'm the kind of girl that needs a plan. Some kind of guidance, a framework to come back to when I fall off course, because I always fall off course. I'm human and my free will gets the best of me most days. Free will, and small children, interesting recipes and messy projects, and cute pictures of cats and dirty dishes and you get it.
Which is why when I moved last April I found Thank You cards from our wedding I never sent. And sample birth announcements I never ordered. And stacks of cards/gifts I meant to reply to.
My number one excuse for not showing gratitude? Time.
Hello, my name is Vicki and I'm a mom. In case you didn't know, I have no time.
That's so wrong. Not in the I have to be "Super Mom" kind of way, but the "I can do this if I set my mind to it, don't give up" kind of way. There's a quote I used to have pinned up in my dorm room somewhere about how all the awesome people that did great things ever also only had 24 hours a day. Including moms.
So, I need a plan and so far (because this is still a work in project, aka: my life) here's what I have:
Step One: Prioritize Gratitude
Number One Excuse of No Time, I've met you before. Like when I had an early copy of the 4th Harry Potter book shipped to my house and I had no time to go to my job or leave my bed. Or when I first met my husband and I had no time to talk to other human beings (yes, we were that couple). Or when I had my first baby and I had no time to wash dishes, or shower, or breathe.
And then, I learned how to prioritize. And now I know things can get done. It might take extra work, you will have to sacrifice preferable activities, possibly sleep, but they can be done.
So - I will state three things I'm thankful for everyday and post them under the project day on this blog. (More on this in another post)
Also, I'm going to give myself attainable goals with defined time limits. (Because that's what job coaches and the such day to do)
Step Two:Organize My Space
My second excuse, is always, I don't know where anything is. Including the box I packed last year with all the unsent thank you cards.
So, I will, by the end of January 2015, clean and organize my room and office space into a functional work/relax area.
Step Three:Gather Supplies
Like I said, over the past, well basically 28 years, I have accumulated a lot of things to be grateful for. And I haven't been very good at showing that. So, I have a lot of thank you cards/letters/packages to send and it's going to take some supplies.
On my list: cards, envelopes, stamps, flat rate boxes, decent pens and a binder to keep track of where I'm at. It ties back to organization, but what doesn't? This should be completed by February 14th, 2015.
Step Four:Compile List and Send Thank Yous
In said binder, I plan on compiling a list of all those people I need to show gratitude to and what for. Hopefully in the end it will be a reminder of my many blessings and to keep going.
This will begin with the procurement of the binder and hopefully never end.
Throughout this year we should send at least one Thank You a week once the other steps are completed. I say we, because my husband is in on it, too!
That's the master plan (so far) and here's to a Very Happy and Grateful New Year!
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