This is going to be my first book club read! I totally struggle with my phone now more than ever. I am 33 weeks pregnant and also feeling the pregnancy exhaustion. I feel drawn to my phone over things I would normally gravitate towards like books or hobbies, because it takes zero energy. However, it doesn't really do anything to make me feel BETTER. It just passes the time and makes me feel unproductive.
For cleaning I love the Fly Lady app! It has honestly changed my life. Even if I only get through the "morning routine" for the day I still feel more in control and like I am making progress in building good habits and routines around cleaning. For the first time ever the other day one of my friends was in the neighborhood and I didn't have to sprint around the house in a frenzy and could just welcome her inside.
I am -literally- addicted to my phone and I can't stand it. I feel an internal itch to check it when there's nothing to check, just to scroll through what I've already scrolled through. It really impedes on my studying and productivity. I removed Facebook and it helped somewhat until I replaced the time spent on Facebook with Snapchat and Instagram. I think I have a fear of feeling disconnected from people since my circle has shrunk a lot in the past year. I suppose the next step would be to continue removing things until I am forced to actually do the things I should be doing. I'm very excited to read through our next book in book club. Thanks, Abby!
I definitely feel those struggles! 🥲 But I should also study more, even though I like and am interested in my studies, I feel that I am slacking off way too often
My biggest struggle with "looking beautiful for my husband" is doing this while also maintaining discipline with finances. It is so easy to associate beauty with SHOPPING. You can then find yourself justifying a huge shopping splurge in the name of putting effort into your appearance. It is definitely a balance and a skill to master to find ways to use the things you have, shop smart, and to not get carried away or irresponsible.
I use my phone as a filler or of a way to help me with anxiety but this can also not help with dealing with what Im anxious about so it might be good to stay off of it.
Keeping the house clean is something I struggle with all the time as I have ADHD this makes me a messy person but also my personality makes me messy too because I have spontaneous and fun characteristics.
As for looking pretty for my "partner", I dont have one of those hahah
These are things I struggle with as well. My biggest issue is lack of discipline. When it comes to checking off a list of chores that need to be done or relaxing on my couch and watching 'Criminal Minds,' I much prefer to do the latter, especially after a long day of work. What I'll try to do is remind myself that every time I set aside those chores for another day, it will take me much longer to get them done when I finally come around to them (think of laundry piling up or dust collecting). Getting at least one thing done now will help my future self.
Those are all things I struggle with, too! Looking at my phone too much, looking like a lazy potato, and not keeping up with all of the nonregular household cleaning. I've started working on those lately, keeping initial expectations of myself within reason. Once those initial efforts are more of a regular habit, I'll tack more onto the list.
At least I know once the weather shifts to be warmer, I'll basically live in dresses, so looking nicer will require much less effort!
This is going to be my first book club read! I totally struggle with my phone now more than ever. I am 33 weeks pregnant and also feeling the pregnancy exhaustion. I feel drawn to my phone over things I would normally gravitate towards like books or hobbies, because it takes zero energy. However, it doesn't really do anything to make me feel BETTER. It just passes the time and makes me feel unproductive.
For cleaning I love the Fly Lady app! It has honestly changed my life. Even if I only get through the "morning routine" for the day I still feel more in control and like I am making progress in building good habits and routines around cleaning. For the first time ever the other day one of my friends was in the neighborhood and I didn't have to sprint around the house in a frenzy and could just welcome her inside.
I am -literally- addicted to my phone and I can't stand it. I feel an internal itch to check it when there's nothing to check, just to scroll through what I've already scrolled through. It really impedes on my studying and productivity. I removed Facebook and it helped somewhat until I replaced the time spent on Facebook with Snapchat and Instagram. I think I have a fear of feeling disconnected from people since my circle has shrunk a lot in the past year. I suppose the next step would be to continue removing things until I am forced to actually do the things I should be doing. I'm very excited to read through our next book in book club. Thanks, Abby!
I definitely feel those struggles! 🥲 But I should also study more, even though I like and am interested in my studies, I feel that I am slacking off way too often
My biggest struggle with "looking beautiful for my husband" is doing this while also maintaining discipline with finances. It is so easy to associate beauty with SHOPPING. You can then find yourself justifying a huge shopping splurge in the name of putting effort into your appearance. It is definitely a balance and a skill to master to find ways to use the things you have, shop smart, and to not get carried away or irresponsible.
I use my phone as a filler or of a way to help me with anxiety but this can also not help with dealing with what Im anxious about so it might be good to stay off of it.
Keeping the house clean is something I struggle with all the time as I have ADHD this makes me a messy person but also my personality makes me messy too because I have spontaneous and fun characteristics.
As for looking pretty for my "partner", I dont have one of those hahah
These are things I struggle with as well. My biggest issue is lack of discipline. When it comes to checking off a list of chores that need to be done or relaxing on my couch and watching 'Criminal Minds,' I much prefer to do the latter, especially after a long day of work. What I'll try to do is remind myself that every time I set aside those chores for another day, it will take me much longer to get them done when I finally come around to them (think of laundry piling up or dust collecting). Getting at least one thing done now will help my future self.
Those are all things I struggle with, too! Looking at my phone too much, looking like a lazy potato, and not keeping up with all of the nonregular household cleaning. I've started working on those lately, keeping initial expectations of myself within reason. Once those initial efforts are more of a regular habit, I'll tack more onto the list.
At least I know once the weather shifts to be warmer, I'll basically live in dresses, so looking nicer will require much less effort!
"I'm trying to bloom where I'm planted now." I second Emily, what a wonderful perspective! Have a Blessed Lenten season!
"I'm trying to bloom where I'm planted now." What a beautiful statement to make!