Preparing For The Week Ahead
It's almost 1 am here, EST. My kids have been in bed since 8, my husband gave up at 10. I had a craft project all over my living room floor, the kitchen was a mess of groceries to put away and dishes to be done. The entire upstairs was a mine field of toys and dice and games and laundry. Everywhere I looked was another stress hurdle threatening to ruin my Monday.
That's the reason I'm still up! I tidied up, putting things where they needed to go. Picked up the larger crumbs from the floor, brought downstairs toys back downstairs. Filled a laundry basket and took it to the laundry room. Picked up all the trash from the floor (empty wrappers and papers, mostly.)
The trash went out. Table cleared. Counters cleared. Coffee programmed for 6 am. Backpacks ready. And I just realized I still need to move the darn Elf.
I did not vacuum, or run the dishwasher or washing machine. I want my sleeping boys to stay sleeping!
So why did I stay up until 1 am cleaning? Because I did not want to start the beginning of the school / work week stressed out! Cluttered home = cluttered mind. Now I can start the week fresh, with a clear mind, ready to work on my business and play with my kiddos without the mess to nag at me.
How can you resist a face like this?
How do you prepare for your work week? I hope this one is amazing for you!
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Yes staying with a clean sheet is always a good way to avoid having to do yesterday's work today.
Hate to leave things in a mess. Never want to wake up to a mess that needs to be cleaned. I fully understand.
I completely agree with you. I can't work in a cluttered environment. If your life is cluttered your mind is cluttered. Clear you life and mind and inspiration will flow.
Going away for the weekend to a winter wonderland with the grandkids.
House to be nice and tidy and clean by Friday, ready for any intruders ....... would not wish them to think we were slovenly!
That is so organised, Dara. Your family are so lucky to have you on their team. Really like your sentiments. Have an awesome week
Alexander
Cute baby! I'm retired, so I don't prepare the way I used to but I am always definitely busy. Take care... Great blog.
Ed
Your house sounds like mine. Well mine involves endless tidying and still is covered in toys. I wake up early every morning to get dressed and prepared before the kids wake up but sometimes, like today they get there first! 430am, what sort of time is that to wake up?!
Have a good and productive week. Cute little boy.
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Hi Darajeanne,
Again, another job well done - even if it was into the wee hours of the morning. I can totally relate to starting with a clean slate the next morning. More time for your business now. Have a great week.
regards Di