Discipline

Discipline can be a tricky word.  At work it means getting my timesheets in on time and answering emails the same day they arrive.   But at home, it can mean something entirely different. 

I struggle to keep up with the day-to-day requirements of home life:  laundry, errands, cooking, cleaning, fitness and even reading for pleasure seems to come in ebbs and flows.

Too many things compete for my energy and attention and with limited time I can feel completely defeated – even on a Sunday.  I had an entire day yesterday to get things done but I felt completely paralyzed by everything that needed done. And when I lost steam – I felt a lot of guilt.

In truth, I am the one who is control of my schedule so why it is so hard to keep up? This week I’m going to focus on slowing down and establishing a routine.  Being more disciplined and less scattered.  Less of a one-women-show and remembering I have a husband who will help.

I went a little downloaded happy and added Home Routine, Shop List, NIKE Running and Fitness Pal apps to my iPhone to help keep me on track this week.  

I actually stole Blair Fowler’s cleaning schedule and am really excited to try Home Routine tonight. It lets you add daily cleaning tasks that you can star as you go along.

Does anyone else feel like this? And if you do – how do you pull yourself out of it?

Happy Monday!