Leading a simple life doesn’t mean your to-do list is empty.
In some ways I have more to do. But the aim is, for me anyway, to have prioritized what is important and only to have such things on that list.
For school holidays I now set a schedule. This has worked incredibly well. There’s been less time wasted. Waste isn’t good in my book. Be that food, money or time. I really do not like wasting time, which I believe to be the most precious resource of all.
“This is your life, and it’s ending one minute at a time” Narrator – Fight Club 1999
With the decision to end the spend from Friday. I have put myself under a little pressure. Pressure can be a good thing, particularly if you are prone to procrastination, as I am. There is now a deadline. I need to take stock of where I am and set a schedule.
December, for me, is going to be about spending time with the family, and doing festive things that we all enjoy. It isn’t going to be about stress and shopping. I don’t like shopping, so it isn’t a good use of my time. I feel it’s waste, and not a priority. Others may feel differently. It’s horses for courses. Spend time on what makes you feel good.
My priority this week is to take stock of where I am with gifts. Whether or not I am ready, the big guy in red is making an appearance in little less than a month.
Time to tidy up.
Next on the hit list will be wishing one and all a merry Christmas and this is how I intend to do it. But it still takes time and needs planning. There are cards to be made, and e-mails to be sent. A donation to be made. Cakes are to be made and stored.
So I’ll be setting a schedule – a stitch in time saves nine.
This weekend kicks off the start of Christmas at Chez Wright. The tree goes up as do the decorations. Some planning is required as there’s lot’s to do, but we all want to enjoy it. Who has seen the UK Christmas advert where Mum is run ragged – Poor Mum! Does that look like a fun way to spend December?
(The ad has sparked some controversy!)
So that’s where I’m at. It’s time to take stock and set a schedule. It may sound boring, but a minute spent planning can be an hour saved…
What’s your take on it? Plan in advance, or grab a turkey on Christmas Eve ;-)?
I need to get this organised 🙂 roll on the new year, resolution No.1
Nothing like Jan 1st to get the ole productivity juices flowing!
I need to get this organised 🙂 roll on the new year, resolution No.1
Nothing like Jan 1st to get the ole productivity juices flowing!
Turkey on Christmas Eve sounds awesome to me. Maybe I’ll swing by the local on the way home from work (yup, working the Eve) and see what they have. 😉
You know I’m far too organised to actually do this. But I don’t really need to plan much this year, just a roast dinner for two. Not that fussed on it being turkey though, I grew up with chicken for Christmas so it’s not even traditional to me. Any nice roast will suit me fine, but will probably pick it up shortly after we move. Next week, yay!
Sounds lovely Lauren. One of my favourite Christmas’ ever consisted of no tree and minimal planning etc… we were in the middle of a renovation and I was pregnant for the first time. It even snowed on Christmas day…
Turkey on Christmas Eve sounds awesome to me. Maybe I’ll swing by the local on the way home from work (yup, working the Eve) and see what they have. 😉
You know I’m far too organised to actually do this. But I don’t really need to plan much this year, just a roast dinner for two. Not that fussed on it being turkey though, I grew up with chicken for Christmas so it’s not even traditional to me. Any nice roast will suit me fine, but will probably pick it up shortly after we move. Next week, yay!
Sounds lovely Lauren. One of my favourite Christmas’ ever consisted of no tree and minimal planning etc… we were in the middle of a renovation and I was pregnant for the first time. It even snowed on Christmas day…
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Picking up a Turkey on Xmas eve??!! What if they had run out! Oh my goodness! Breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking about it! I feel twitchy without a plan 🙂 So Christmas is almost all sorted over here. Santa has already sorted out his presents for the kids, cousins and parents are almost finished and the tree goes up on Sunday! The only thing I have kept getting behind on is my overseas presents. Final postage is on Monday so I am going to have to get my cards and photos done at the weekend. There’s only 16 to do so it won’t be a big rush 🙂 I can do it while I watch the delayed rugby coverage on Saturday. You know we’re gonna win, right? (even with a norovirus working its way through the team!) I was supposed to get them done this week, but it’s just been one of those weeks!
Gosh sounds like no-one is escaping the winter stomach bug this year! Good luck for the match.
You sound very organised… the postal deadline gets me every year!
You know it must be bad when even the All Blacks aren’t immune 🙂 I swear I never used to be such a complete rugby nut!
And it would appear I spoke too soon! Well done England!
🙂
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Picking up a Turkey on Xmas eve??!! What if they had run out! Oh my goodness! Breaking out in a cold sweat just thinking about it! I feel twitchy without a plan 🙂 So Christmas is almost all sorted over here. Santa has already sorted out his presents for the kids, cousins and parents are almost finished and the tree goes up on Sunday! The only thing I have kept getting behind on is my overseas presents. Final postage is on Monday so I am going to have to get my cards and photos done at the weekend. There’s only 16 to do so it won’t be a big rush 🙂 I can do it while I watch the delayed rugby coverage on Saturday. You know we’re gonna win, right? (even with a norovirus working its way through the team!) I was supposed to get them done this week, but it’s just been one of those weeks!
Gosh sounds like no-one is escaping the winter stomach bug this year! Good luck for the match.
You sound very organised… the postal deadline gets me every year!
You know it must be bad when even the All Blacks aren’t immune 🙂 I swear I never used to be such a complete rugby nut!
And it would appear I spoke too soon! Well done England!
🙂
I’m a crazy, over the top, detailed planner. Without it, our lives would simply not work. Our lives are very busy, but spending time planning means that we consciously think about our priorities, & ensure that what we care about gets done.
Planning sounds mundane, but boy does it save some heartache and of course…time in the long run!
I’m a crazy, over the top, detailed planner. Without it, our lives would simply not work. Our lives are very busy, but spending time planning means that we consciously think about our priorities, & ensure that what we care about gets done.
Planning sounds mundane, but boy does it save some heartache and of course…time in the long run!
You are so right that planning makes more time in the end. You sound like things are well in hand!
Cheers Jo! I’m trying! haha!
You are so right that planning makes more time in the end. You sound like things are well in hand!
Cheers Jo! I’m trying! haha!