I am so badly in need of a schedule...

I need to get a schedule! I have so many things I want to accomplish on so many levels. So many ideas swimming around in my head. Every week I think -- "this is the week I'm going to get "scheduled" in different aspects of my life" -- everything from cleaning, to spending one-on-one time with my kids, to planning menus. I also need to spend more time on writing and I'd even like to scrapbook more than I do. I need to form some new habits. Sometimes I feel like I'm getting there. Other days I know I'm not getting there at all. And my kids seem to like to change their schedules just enough to throw me off, as far as sleeping and other things.

Maybe I want to accomplish too much all at once. I think I almost sabotage myself by not focusing. Instead I let myself become overwhelmed. Not a good place to be.

I also have issues in my life that stand in the way of some things I'd like to accomplish. Not a good excuse, but things I must contend with all the same. Sometimes I feel like I can rise above these things, but other times, it's just not possible. Still, I realize it's up to me to deal with these things as best I can. It's not hopeless and I can't let myself feel like it is. Unfortunately, I struggle with that sometimes...I do feel somewhat stuck and unsure of where to turn -- unsure of how to deal with my situation.

I realize I'm rambling -- probably somewhat incoherently. I'm just having one of those mornings -- too much swimming around in that vast space between my ears. Felt the need to remind myself in writing that I have much I'd like to accomplish and I'm not getting any younger.

Here's a habit I'd really like to form -- I already touched on this in my life is too short thread. I need to do a better job of reminding people that I appreciate them. I think I do an okay job of it at times, but I need to be more consistent. I am sure there are people in my life that don't even realize the impact they have (or have had in the past). I want to be sure they know.

Today, I am encouraging any one who may read this to let someone know how they've touched your life. Send an e-mail, make a phone call or how about a handwritten card in the mail. How nice is it to get a handwritten note in the mail??? Personally, I love it on the rare occassions that it happens. You never know -- you might just make someone's day!