When people see my planner, often they do not understand my method. In fact, I had someone ask me so many questions recently about why I don't block off time for certain things that I started to really look at it. Why do I plan by task? I think that the short answer is, I feel like I failed if I don't do what is on the list for the day or the time slot it is in. For me, that puts me into a giant shame spiral that spins into oblivion. My method keeps me sane. The longer answer is that sometimes because of the hats I wear, my list of things to do grows too long and, my planner acts as a brain dumping spot for me to not lose track of things that are important. Other times, I just don't know how long something is going to take so, it's easier to stay flexible and allow myself the time needed to do each thing so that I never feel the need to multi-task or over commit my schedule. |
AuthorI'm Michelle, and I've got a full plate! As a full-time dietetics student, step-mom, wife, study coach, and tutor in my late 30's, some days I'm barely scraping by. But, no matter what is on my plate, it's always gluten free! Categories
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