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Posted by Dinah on July 4, 2006, at 9:36:55
I've actually been accomplishing something these past one or two weeks. It can't be the deadline, because I've already missed that. So it must be the reduced stress now that so many variables are settled.
It's given me a good opportunity to see what my work patterns are, and what I could do to improve them. It used to be I could work all night, and got into work mode and kept going till I finished. I can't do that anymore, I fear.
I'm in terrible physical shape and that causes me to tire easily. So doing a bit of exercise might long term be helpful to me in terms of my work.
My priorities have shifted in the last year or so, and I really want to spend more time with my family and working around the house. So I'm wandering off in the evenings to be with my family. I think that may be a good thing.
There are times when my physical problems flare up and I don't work too well.
I am actually doing better in the morning, which is new for me. Then I start to lose steam about lunch, and crash at three. Then I take a short nap and a Provigil, and am good for a few hours.
Soooo, my ideas would be to try to work at my office where there are few distractions in the morning. If I can as it's so darn hot there that I end up with a migraine. And to try ty remember (maybe set alarms) to take my afternoon Provigil *before* I crash.
I think I might be able to make this work.
If I manage to work at the office, maybe I could make more of a barrier between home and work, leaving me at peace at home. Which might offset the increased flexibility you get from working at home. Which seems to only be causing me to either work or *not work* twentyfour hours a day. And not working can be as exhausting as working.
I'm hopeful for the first time in a long time.
Not short term hopeful. I'm hopelessly behind. But if I ever catch up, I can see ways that I can make work work for me.
Posted by justy0urlaugh on July 4, 2006, at 10:02:19
In reply to Work, posted by Dinah on July 4, 2006, at 9:36:55
dinah..
you have tremendous skill working "with" your challenges..
you amaze so many of us.
Posted by Tabitha on July 4, 2006, at 11:07:14
In reply to Work, posted by Dinah on July 4, 2006, at 9:36:55
> Which seems to only be causing me to either work or *not work* twentyfour hours a day. And not working can be as exhausting as working.
>That made me chuckle. Very insightful observation. I spend way too much of my weekends *not doing chores*.
Posted by llrrrpp on July 4, 2006, at 11:10:05
In reply to Re: Work » Dinah, posted by justy0urlaugh on July 4, 2006, at 10:02:19
Sounds like you've got some good ideas, and motivation. Just try not to beat yourself up too much if you have a bad day. Get on track at the next opportunity.
I think it's wonderful that you want to get closer to your family. That's fantastic. A time to turn off the computer and reconnect to the real life. Perhaps you are finally exhaling? whooosh!
Hang in there Dinah, you can do whatever you wish, as long as your wishes are realistic :)
happy 4th of July:)
-ll
Posted by Phillipa on July 4, 2006, at 15:43:32
In reply to Re: Work » justy0urlaugh, posted by llrrrpp on July 4, 2006, at 11:10:05
Dinah I know you work for your Father what type of work do you do and working for family should make it easier to be flexible. right? Love Phillipa
Posted by Dinah on July 5, 2006, at 14:03:03
In reply to Re: Work » Dinah, posted by Tabitha on July 4, 2006, at 11:07:14
:)
I figure it's at least a two to one ratio.
My new goal is to spend my work time working then forget about it.
Posted by Dinah on July 5, 2006, at 14:04:46
In reply to Re: Work » Dinah, posted by justy0urlaugh on July 4, 2006, at 10:02:19
Right now the biggest ones are purely physical, but it was just a couple of weeks ago that I just couldn't concentrate.
My therapist said something really touching today. He said he believed me when I said that when I get really upset it's almost impossible for me to work. I tend to beat myself up over it.
Posted by Dinah on July 5, 2006, at 14:06:18
In reply to Re: Work » justy0urlaugh, posted by llrrrpp on July 4, 2006, at 11:10:05
They're a pretty terrific family, and I think they deserve first priority, not second to a job I don't even much like.
I'm fortunate that we don't rely on my income for the necessities. (They're fortunate too, come to think of it, given my erratic ability to work.)
Posted by Dinah on July 5, 2006, at 14:07:04
In reply to Re: Work, posted by Phillipa on July 4, 2006, at 15:43:32
Daddy died a while ago. It's still a flexible job, but I think maybe flexible has its downside as well.
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