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Weekly goals

         Doing weekly goals has helped me focus on how over-committed I am and how unequal to my tasks.I was setting worthy goals, but couldn't get to them all, and wasn't taking into account the rest of the month or quarter. I almost never completed everything on my list, no matter how short. I was tired and frustrated, too.

         So now I've revised my methods. I'm looking at the big picture first. What doctor check-ups, dentists, etc., pre-purchased tickets for concerts or plays, business meetings, etc., do I have listed for the quarter? Those go in first. Then monthly deadlines, visits, trips, etc., go on the list. If I come to that week and I'm not already booked up, I can add in things like closet cleaning, or charity work, baby-sitting, and extra social connections. I want to get to the point where I'm leaving enough time for napping (I have sleep apnea and don't sleep well at night) and writing in my blog and putting stories on paper (or onscreen).

         Eventually, I should reach the point where I can make reasonable goals for the week and come close to reaching them. I don't want to feel rushed and be doing things at the last minute that should have been done weeks before. That may mean making my relatives go out to eat when they come to visit instead of expecting me to cook and clean up after them. Simple weekly goals shouldn't keep getting obliterated by the unexpected upheaval of schedules and unplanned events.