Overcoming Busy

An off week?

April 3, 2009 by Marci

This week has been a little off for me.   I have had an extreme lack of motivation.  It’s not like I didn’t get anything done this week.  There was a dentist appointment, grocery shopping, mom’s group, church, an Easter program, laundry, dishes, sweeping, general childcare….. You know the rest.  You did the same things.  I just didn’t get to the extra stuff that was on my to-do list – the stuff that didn’t scream my name did’t get done.

I wanted to blog about some ideas that are rolling around in my head that I haven’t gotten on paper yet.  I wanted to order  a swimsuit for myself online.  I wanted to find a paint color for my son’s room.  I wanted to find a new dress for easter.  My list of “wants” are still on the paper.  I probably could have gotten to them, but I did surf the net too much.  I read too many blogs.  Did I enjoy that time?  You bet!  Reading what great minds are thinking about is fun for me.

So, was my problem lack of motivation or just spending time for me in a week of doing for others?  And is either of these wrong?  You know what?  My list of “wants” are still there.  I got through my list of have-to’s just fine.  The house is still standing.  My family is happy, clothed and fed.  I spent time relaxing and doing something I enjoy.  I guess being a little off once in a while is ok, even necessary.  The wants can wait.