Today.
I planned for it.
I laid it all out.
I was going to get so much accomplished.
HA HA HA HA HA!
Not one thing went the way I planned.
And I ended up getting absolutely nothing done on my list.
Now, that is not to say that nothing got accomplished. I had two very productive meetings. My students were happy. I got some editing done while they anxiously awaited the return of their stories.
But none of that was on my list.
I took a class about two years ago that was focused on the type of people we are and how we are all different. I read a book (which the title escapes me at the moment). We discussed it. I learned that I am . . . an achiever. I love lists. I make them all the time. The accomplishement I feel when I cross off "Clean toilet" is beyond measure. And it has nothing to do with the toilet. I GOT TO CROSS SOMETHING OFF THE LIST!
My husband teases me about my lists, among other things. Therefore, some of them become mental lists so no one can see them.
But today was a written list and not one thing was crossed off. So despite everything, I don't feel as well as I should.
Now, I have to admit. Sometimes I get sidetracked from my lists and do something important and productive that is not on the list. I am guilty of writing it on the list just so I can cross it off. I am not ashamed to admit it. I'll bet someone else is laughing because they do it to. Sorry to have to tell you this but YOU ARE AN ACHIEVER! :0 And that crossing of just feels so good.
I have been accused by various family members that I don't know how to relax. It is relaxing to me to get something done. That is how I am wired. My husband lovingly refers to me as "The Overachiever."
I just don't see anything wrong with doing it all. And I will leave you with a list from this past summer.
1. Lay out
2. Clean pool
3. Check email
4. Finish book
5. Go to karate
See???? I do know how to relax!
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