I thrive on structure. I like to have things set up with time frames and I like to have enough time to get things done. I don’t do well with stressful deadlines or too much to try to get completed in a short timeframe.
I also love to-do lists. Generally my to-do lists are way too much stuff to get done in a short amount of time. I then feel like I was not successful in my day. And then, I also find distractions a bit too easily. The email could be calling me, the TV may be on, I think I can take a 5 minute break (after only working for 5 mins). I just don’t stay on task.
I’ve often wondered what it would be like if Master had me set up a routine where there were timeframes metted out for different things. For example, from the time I got home till 6:30pm I had to prepare dinner and work on my chores. Then after dinner I had to wash the dishes and finish the chores before I could do anything entertaining. Of course I do have a bed time routine that starts at 9:30pm, but I don’t do that either. Perhaps then my free time would include any time after my after-dinner chores until 9:30pm. I could see it working, but I also see a struggle to get into the habit, as I’ve talked about in a previous post.
I don’t know. I guess I’m craving something and just trying to find a way to fill that need.
–luna
akittenone says:
kitten really identifies with this post, she too has the need for order and routine, lol her Master teases her about it all the time but He knows how important it is to kitten to have that structure. Just because we have a need for the control ( for want of a better word ) over all things in our lives it does not mean we are boring and dull, it just means that all chores and tasks asked get completed and we feel as if we have achieved something.
Anonymous says:
I crave order and live by my to do lists,and like you I used to become overwhelmed when things took longer than planned or I got sidetracked in the process. This led to great bouts of frustration to me having such high hopes and aspirations and seeming to fail to complete them. Last year I stumbled upon the key to it all. For larger projects, only take on one at a time and set aside a portion of each day to work at it. Do not set a time limit for yourself but stay true to the schedule you set. I used to plan a deep cleaning of a room, such as washing all nick nacks, moving furniture, cleaning drawers. ect..for a single day and would start all gung ho but by the time I was 3/4 through and the day was almost over and the room was in a state of upheaval, the frustration would set in and I would lose the will to continue the project. Now, I simply say I am going to do that particular room, and I do so several hours a day until it is done. Not only do I get it completed, but with less stress of a time restraint I actually do a better and more thourough job. On my to do list, I will list these sort of larger projects and pick one at a time to do while keeping up with my daily chores. I hope this helps you…I will let you know after years of searching for the key to this the absolute pride and satisfaction of a job well done is absolutely worth the effort put in *smiles* good luck!
Kari Renee says:
I love to do lists, especially when I need to accomplish a lot around the house, plus scratching one by one off the list makes me feel like I’m making progress. I even tend to do times with it, and it works for me.
Another thing that works for me is to say on Monday/Wednesday/Friday I’m gonna clean both bathrooms, etc.
Kari