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I'm shit at getting stuff done. Anyone else?

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TooManyRecyclingBins · 01/02/2020 16:05

Is it just me? I have lists coming out of my ears but I never seem to get half the stuff done that I should. It's overwhelming. Everything seems to take longer than I think it should. I'm hopeless at planning ahead. I have a great plan in my head, but then I forget all about it. For example, I'll be thinking we can do xyz during the school holidays and the next thing I know, it's 3 days before term breaks up and I've organised nothing. I've thank you cards for Christmas that the DC have written, just sitting on the kitchen table (somewhere under a pile of paper) waiting to be put in an envelope and posted.
Anyone else? How do I get on top of things? It's really bring me down.

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LaReinedOrange · 01/02/2020 16:10

I procrastinate a lot. There are too many distractions nowadays like Mumsnet stopping me from getting important things done.

LaReinedOrange · 01/02/2020 16:11

Back in the day, I used to live by lists. I enjoyed ticking off tasks. Can't be bothered anymore though.

TooManyRecyclingBins · 01/02/2020 16:12

Ah yes, I probably spend too long in Mumsnet Blush
What do you use if you don't use lists?

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Foghead · 01/02/2020 16:13

That’s me to an extent. I will get it done but it will be last minute and often really late at night.
I just hate doing something that I have to do even though I wanted to do it in the first place, if that makes any sense!

Be honest with yourself about why these things aren’t getting done.
Mine is firstly, I’ve always rebelled against everything and just don’t want to do it, and secondly, I need to put my phone down and just get on with it.

Often the thought of it is worse than just getting on with it.

6demandingchildren · 01/02/2020 16:20

I wont turn on any electronics (expect music) until I get done whats needed to be done first thing in the morning, for a few reasons really but mainly i have to do things while im fresh.

TooManyRecyclingBins · 01/02/2020 18:06

The thank you cards I completely forgot about and then it became too embarrassing to send them late.
I need the electronics for much of the stuff - researching options for DC birthdays and parties, life admin etc. I do get interrupted every 5 mins if DC are around which doesn't help. Youngest has just been in twice and interrupted while writing this. Which is typical if I do anything with DC around.
A relative called me bloody hopeless after I forgot to arrange something I said I'd do. Sad

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