Wednesday 26 September 2012

Procrastinating....


Procrastinating…

You know that one thing on your to-do list that never gets done, it’s a small thing but for some reason you just never get to it.  Mine is my kitchen window, it gets splashed all the time and always looks dirty.  Well, I did it, I cleaned it last night and when I walked into my kitchen this morning I just felt better.  My mood lifted, my cup of tea tasted better.  I can’t wait to get back this afternoon and look out that window again!

Why was it so hard to clean it?  It took me 10 minutes, and I feel so much better.  I was in a workshop one time and the instructor talk about the book “Eat the frog”, have you heard of it?  It talks about 21 great ways to stop procrastinating.  Well it definitely sunk in when I heard about it and I have to say that every once in a while I have to tell myself to ‘Eat the frog.’

If anything it is a fun way to remember to deal with those things that are nagging at you!

Here's a link that talks about the book:  http://www.briantracy.com/catalog/product.aspx?pid=465

Tuesday 18 September 2012

Thinking you know better....

Remember when your Mom and Dad asked you for help on the computer, you always felt good about knowing more about something than they did.  I always thought I was pretty savvy when it came to computers... I have recently had the humbling experience of realizing that I need help!  Yes, technology changes quickly and the average 10 year old can teach me a lot, yes, the tables have turned on me now.  The good thing is unlike when I was young, I can now realize my limitations and ask for help. (Although it does hurt the pride a little to ask a 10 year old).

Don't hesitate to ask for help, whether it is for something simple or more complicated. Take advantage of those who are trained or have experience.  Even though something like buying a blind seems simple, there is a little more to it and having someone to help with the details could save you a lot of time and hair pulling.

Check out the new fabrics this fall from Robert Allen - http://www.robertallendesign.com/DwellStudio.aspx