Dear Becca,
You know that feeling? That one where you’re just POSITIVE that nothing is getting done, or getting done correctly, or getting done for the right reason?
Me, too.
So today, I want you to remember this:
Start at the beginning. Get the first thing tackled. Step through it. And when it’s done, or done-ish, take a look at it. Really? Was that so bad? No. I thought not. Now move on.
Get to the next beginning. Step through that one, too. Reward yourself during it, with a song or a treat or a laugh or a massage. (Probably not the massage. It just sounded like SUCH a good idea for a minute.)
Move to the next thing, or the next part of the first thing, or the part of whatever thing that will make you feel like Something is Done Well. Take a little stock. See, note, pat yourself on the back for the parts that have been done. Remember to do this part, because nobody else is going to notice that the laundry IS done (because they’ll only need that thing from the load that isn’t yet) or that the pantry is clean (only that there’s nothing inside it to eat) or that the words are written.
Then, tell yourself this: “I’m baby stepping. I’m doing the work. I’m not a slacker.”
And you’ll feel… like Bob. But without the goldfish. Oh, wait… you still have goldfish. Two of them. So, just like Bob. And how does Bob feel? “I feel good. I feel great. I feel wonderful.”
No? Not quite there? Well, then, you may feel like you can start at one, and go on to two, and even move toward three. And that will do.
You can do it.
XO
Becca
(10) Comments for this blog
WE LOVE BOB!
WE LOVE BOB!
It’s my experience that revisiting 1-2-3 goes on for life. But sometimes it’s really useful to look way back — a few months, a few years — and be wowed at how much good stuff you have produced, even including kids 1-2-3 & 4.
It’s my experience that revisiting 1-2-3 goes on for life. But sometimes it’s really useful to look way back — a few months, a few years — and be wowed at how much good stuff you have produced, even including kids 1-2-3 & 4.
Dear Becca,
You are pure inspiration. And also adorable. And my favorite early-morning mall companion.
See? One. Two. Three.
Love,
DeNae
Dear Becca,
You are pure inspiration. And also adorable. And my favorite early-morning mall companion.
See? One. Two. Three.
Love,
DeNae
The pantry looks great:) and thanks for the laundry! I can now wear clothes tomorrow;)
The pantry looks great:) and thanks for the laundry! I can now wear clothes tomorrow;)
How did you know I needed this today? Were you looking into my kitchen windows?
Thanks for the great post Becca! <3
How did you know I needed this today? Were you looking into my kitchen windows?
Thanks for the great post Becca! <3