I Thought I Would Be More Productive – The View From Here
I thought with all this time at home, I would feel more accomplished.
I thought with all this time at home, I would have read a book or two.
I thought with all this time at home, I would have finished those scrapbooks I’ve been putting off for years. Organized all those pictures I’ve been printing.
I thought my scrapbook room/ home office would be a little more organized.
Anybody else feel like they’re missing something?
I have had very productive days. I make lists and check them twice. I have cleaned closets and organized the kitchen.
I have also had days where I can’t commit to anything. I lack focus. Motivation.
I stare out the window and long for the “old days”. Going “out” with friends. Giving family and friends a big hug when you see them or leave. Going shopping on a whim. Browsing the aisles at the store/ mall.
I know I’m still working – even if at home, and it does occupy most of my day.
But still, I thought maybe I would have done MORE.
So many books to read. Scrapbook albums to fill. Photos to organize.
Something keeps holding me back. Is it the world events? Is it taking a toll in the back of our minds? We don’t even realize it?
I wonder.
I used to think about what it would be like to have more time at home. I always thought I would be a bit more productive.
So today – to get my mind back in it – I stepped out of my “office” for a few minutes. I threw in a load of laundry. I vacuumed. I showered and “fixed my face” -as my mom used to say.
And I made myself a list of what I hope to accomplish in this period in time. So it’s not wasted.
Books I want to read.
Pictures to organize.
Calls to family.
Seeds to plant.
A new dream board of things to do/ experience. Hello! new kitchen! I’m going to start visualizing it.
Maybe now is the time to learn something new. Lambton College is offering free mini courses online.
“More than 20 free, hour-long learning modules that will allow you to explore an interest, prepare for the upcoming school year, or further develop professionally. Register now http://ow.ly/JVyP50zthhN“
What are you doing? What did you think this would be like and how is it different?
I used to think about what it would be like to have more time at home.
Now I have it. YOU have it.
I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to WASTE any of it. I don’t want to go back to the way it was. I don’t want the busy. The stress. The early morning madness. But I know, someday, it will be back. And we will wish we had done all we could with this time.
