Monthly Archives: January 2011
Step 2 – Tha Plan Continued…
So in my first post of the year, Tha Plan 2011, I recognized I needed to break down ” Simplify and Consistency” down into more manageable and identifiable steps. Success is based on achievable milestones!
Doing it My Way Steps:
What are 3 things that I could let go of?
- Micro Managing kids/household activities! lol
- Doing all the cooking
- Guilt and fears of being selfish
Identify What 3 things are non negotiable?
- Having a Family Calendar/Schedule/meal plan
- A Proud & Independent Family Focus for my Irish Horde
- Dedicated time for personal health and activities
That gives me then the two ends of the spectrum to work between. I have long ago learned that I am lost without a calendar/agenda. I NEED a plan, not to mention LISTS LOL! Onward to more Simplicity and Consistency!
Tha Plan 2011 – Simplify and Consistency
In my email box today was my weekly ezine from “Answers from Organizer” (www.getbeth.com). Her approach to the whole ” New Years resolutions” debate rang very true to me.
“I’m not big on resolutions. But I like to have a plan. Iam thrilled to begin 2011 with lots of exciting plans and goals. This year I’m going for a theme of simplicity and consistency. I tend to get very busy and am not as consistent as I want to be. So I’m declaring it to you right now.”
I too long for consistency and simplicity. My sister and I were talking about post holiday entertainment styles and she summed up our difference as:
” I keep my expectations low so that when the party time arrives I managed to complete 100% of my planned steps and can just lay back and enjoy the party. YOU set your self expectations HIGH so that if you ge
t 80% done its AWESOME and EPIC!”
So ya, Simple is not a word that anyone who knows me would apply to my personality.
Does this mean I have to stop hosting grand themed dinner parties or hauling out the multitude of Seasonal Decor totes just to stick to my plan of Simplicity? That doesn’t seem true to my nature or spirit. Step two of this plan, then, is going to be breaking down manageable and identifiable steps to succeeding. MY WAY!
Here goes! Forward with Tha Plan 2011 – Simplify and Consistency!
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