When deciding how to jump back into writing for this blog after an extended absence, it felt natural to write about self-care. The topic of self-care always seems relevant to me in October. Maybe it’s because my birthday falls in October or maybe it’s because I just got back from a week at Disneyworld (newsflash – I am still not back to normal). Self-care is at the top of my priority list right now, as it should always be. I struggle to keep it at the forefront of my mind and really feel the adverse effects if I don’t. Or should I say, everyone feels the adverse effects if I don’t practice self-care.
In order to save the universe from fiery destruction under the wrath of my neglected self, I’m embarking on a mission to develop my self-care as a practice (coffee helps too). I want to build some healthy habits. I want to form deeper connections with my husband and empathic friends. I want to actively practice gratitude. My main goal this month is to post every day, even if it’s something short and to the point (trying to build that habit too).
The idea of writing posts for a month with 31 days is daunting to me, but planning all of it is the scariest for me. If you know me, I am a planning fool. I plan in excess. I over-plan the shit out of everything. I find comfort in the fact that I’ve taken care of everything and no one can let me down. But this always wears me out and frustrates me when people don’t know that I want help – you know, like reading my mind. They can’t do that!?!?! Seriously?
So my first act of self-care for October 2019 is to dive back into writing. I spent a few minutes in September thinking about how I’d plan my posts for the month, but I ended up with one random sheet of paper floating around that I couldn’t even find when I began writing today. Well, this is par for the course. For the love of all things holy, I am the worst at using a planner to map out my busy and confusing life. I aspire to be one of those beautifully organized girls with a stylish planner and pretty handwriting who is never late for a deadline (even if it’s self-imposed). It’s not that I’ve never found a planner that worked for me – I’ve found 50. And I own them all. And they collect dust. And they piss me off (less the planner than my misuse of the planner). Could I just get my shit together for once? I have an awesome new planner, but based on my track record I’m not sure if I will follow through with using it to its potential.
Here’s where you come in. I need help with tips on how to incorporate using a planner in my life. I always feel better when I’ve written down goals or intentions and am inspired by people who are very deliberate about how they structure their days. Personally, I waste a TON of time if I don’t plan out most of my days. Do you do the same? How do you get yourself back on track? I find myself leaping from one cavernous rabbit hole to the next with nothing to reel me back in. My mantra for this month is going to be “Write your next post” every time I find myself with 20 Chrome tabs open looking at nothing in particular. How do you stay organized and avoid feeling overwhelmed with your endless to-do list? Let’s stumble through this together. I believe we could learn a lot from each other. I made the first step for me today. What will you do for yourself tomorrow?
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