The Cart Before the Horse

Much of the time I feel like the horse whose cart is pulling him. I have so many demands on my time that it seems nothing is actually moving forward. This makes me STRESSED. In high school my friends referred to me as their favorite over-achiever. I always managed to fit everything that needed doing into my day. Since graduation from college, this desire to be super organized and scheduled has waned in me. But it did not die! This year I decided that I am tired of feeling like my life is running me. I want to retake control through making specific monthly goals and adhering to a well-planned schedule.

So far I have successfully made a bunch of goals, even breaking them down into manageable chunks. I have set up a few scheduled things, like exercise and getting enough sleep through going to bed with Hannah (or at least by 9pm). Although these things are now on the books, they are still not happening. If I were to give myself a grade for my January goals, I would get almost straight F's. I am going to recommit today to regaining control over my life. My goal for this week is to make my excellent planning take the leap into action.