- Getting to work early
Yes, this should be a no-brainer. But when your boss regularly comes in late, you figure you might as well too, right? Just a few more minutes of sweet slumber and a later train won't hurt anyone. No one will even know! Wrong. Apparently the new Big Boss is a stickler about time, and has actually been scanning the office to see who arrived when. I would think someone in his position would have more important things to do than watch the clock, but no. He called a meeting with his direct reports to discuss the issue, who then met with us. Oddly enough, I'm the only one who now arrives on time/early. Sigh.
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| what my floor looks like when I arrive daily. Please note all the closed doors. The lights aren't even on! |
- Creating a morning/night beauty routine
On the first day of Operation Get To Work On Time, I got up with enough time to actually do the full face cleanse, tone, moisturize, makeup thing. My initial thought was Seriously? People do this twice day?! I haven't gotten up early enough since. Obviously, this is still a work in process.
- Not posting on days when I don't have/make time to respond to comments
Last week I made the mistake of posting here every single day, on a week that including three popular linkups. Bad idea, especially when a work project was due by Friday afternoon, leaving no time or energy to comment back properly. If you still haven't received a response, my apologies, I'm getting there!
- Purging the closet
I'm getting sick of just writing this, but it's a big undertaking, since I don't think I've ever done a full purge before. Currently the "unwanteds" of my closet sit in bags around my apartment- this pile for ThredUp, this one for Plato's Closet, another for donation, oh this this other pile of clothes that I need to launder before sending to those places. My issue is that some of the stuff is nice and I would like to get back as much as possible for the items. I've attempted to just let it go, but I can't shake the feeling that my stuff is worth something and why would I throw out free money?
- Getting back into reading
I fell off the tracks after reading 5 books in one month. I know this is nothing compared to some, but I'm a slow reader, and usually only get through about 3 a month. It was like I had a book hangover, and I needed a break. But I'm having a hard time getting back into the habit. Has this ever happened to you? How do you get past it?
What are some things you're working on?
when i read too much in one month, i normally need a break as well. it is like your brain gets tired. you can get back into it, you're already halfway to your 2016 goal! you go girl.
ReplyDeletealso, yes to the posting when you don't have time. it took me a long time to learn that, but i just can't post and read everyone's posts every single day, plus work, plus all the other things and still be sane. i like being sane.
i'm still working on my morning/evening routine lol.
I'm kind of on a reading break as well. I put in 25 books already, I think I can afford to slack off some :)
ReplyDeleteI'm the worst about being on time. I always think I have more time than I do. I have to have an alarm on my phone M-F to tell me when it's time to leave (5 mins fast of course) otherwise I will never leave on time.
And the makeup/removing thing... ugggghhhhh!
I need to get better about being on time too. No one else seems to be so I sort of slacked off as well and I feel guilty about it. Doing the whole skincare routine twice a day is a part time job alone, right??? I have to though, or my skin looks awful!
ReplyDeleteI totally take breaks on Tuesdays and Thursdays when I can't keep up with my comments/blog reading. No shame in it!
I've averaged like one book a month this year, so you're doing better than some of us ;) I totally agree about making sure I don't post when I know I don't have time to reply to comments. I'll hold posts in drafts another day or two if I know I won't be able to respond to comments as they come in, because when the comments stack up I have a harder time even starting the reply process. It's like Mount Everest.
ReplyDeleteUgh I cannot stand bosses who actually waste their time to scan the office and make note of who arrives when. I feel like if you are getting your work done then who really cares?
ReplyDeleteI'm terrible at responding to comments on the same day. Too much going on. Personally, I don't care if it takes someone a couple of weeks to respond. I just like that they took the time to do it at all.
I think whenever I take a break from reading all I need to do to get back into reading is to pick up something that is light and easy like "chick lit" or some YA.
Right now I'm working on saying no and accepting that there are only 24 hours in the day.
I remember years ago, my dad gave me some work advice. One was to arrive a little early and be willing to stay a little late. Can't say that I always stuck to his advice, but I think that one is a good little nugget.
ReplyDeleteThe Armchair Librarians talk about "book slumps" in one of their recent podcasts. Steph had a good recommendation about going to an author or series that you know and feel comfortable reading. It may not be an earth-shattering book you read, but it will be somewhat easy and enjoyable.
At some point when I worked at the daycare I got into a routine of waking up 5 minutes before I had to leave and never putting any effort into myself because I wore yoga pants and a t-shirt everyday, and strolling in 5 minutes late because I knew I'd never get in trouble. When I started this job in January I made it a point to dress professionally (even though the other girls really don't) and get myself together. I've stated sleeping in a little bit but I'm still getting up and getting ready and get to work early. So far so good. Except those days it takes me over an hour to get to work...grrr.
ReplyDeleteI would love to get back into reading! I'm just so tired by the time I get home from work I can never focus on the words!
ReplyDeleteMy friend and I just had a conversation about closet cleaning last night! All the clothes we used to wear are coming back, why would we get rid of things when we can wear them the next time they're in style!?!
I'm actually flexing my work schedule - coming in early and leaving early on Wednesdays so I can make zumba and later one day, usually Tuesday. It's been a good change for me. I've been here going on nine years. I needed to switch it up a little.
ReplyDeleteI'm sick of writing about cleaning out the basement but it's a LONG process. Piles to go to the shore, to go to Goodwill, to give away to people. It's a lot to think about. Same thing with your closet!
I've been about two days behind on comments recently. It is what it is.
Ugh, that sucks that you're the only one actually coming in on time. It was like that for me at my last office. And since I was there first I was expected to go ahead and do all the opening stuff like make coffee and check messages, which wasn't actually in my job description.
ReplyDeleteI feel so guilty when I don't have time to read and comment! I usually do it once or twice week and catch up on everything, but that still makes me feel bad. I haven't had the time to post much myself these days either.