Routines

I am most certainly not the disciplined type. I can stick with something for weeks at a time without flagging, but get me to break the flow and getting started again is really hard. I lose interest really quickly. Consequently, when I get to the end of one task I spend quite a lot of time walking around in circles trying to figure out what to do next. This has not proved to be a particularly helpful way of managing a renovation.

I also wondered whether, if I were to break up some of the really gruesome tasks into smaller chunks, they would get done less painfully. Well anything is worth a try I figure. With this noble plan in mind I sat down yesterday and mapped out a very detailed breakup of time and tasks and made myself a google calender for the foreseeable future. Most daringly, I set this up for each day to commence at 6.30am and finish at 10.30pm.

Morning is not my natural functioning period. However I need to try and pick up some more work to help fund this reno project and a good way to do that is substitute teaching. The days tend to be heavy but they pay well. Worst thing about them however is that you really need to be available for the 7 am phone call. I figure if I get into the habit of getting up that early and getting ready for the day I will be ready for whatever comes, whether it be heading out to work or getting more done on the reno. The calender allows for both possibilities and is very flexible. A disciplined approach to life is not something I am accustomed to but it just may work. (Others swear by it.)

There was an unscheduled nap that slipped in today. But after all it is only the first day and it may take some time to get into the groove.