Comments on: Flexible Friday

By: Sherra

Sherra — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:10:46 +0000

Tammy » I gotta make things easy or I can’t remember anything. Sometimes I have to ask people what day it is so I understand completely!

Diane » Target by yourself is a treat for any mother Glad you’re scheduling ME time!

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:41:05 +0000

My “ME” time is definately a scheduled event. I try to get away from the house, ALONE, and do some of the things on my to do list. Not always a fun task but it makes me feel like I have accomplished something and wandering around Target is always a spirit lifter.
I also try to get a scrapbooking night once a month. This is a GNO and is good for the morale. We don’t always get a lot done but we have fun and have a chance to talk.
It seems everyday life (laundry, dinner, taxi service for the children, etc.) can be daunting and at times makes you want to stay in bed with the covers pulled over your head. Knowing I have some “ME” time set aside helps.

Good luck being more flexible!

By: Tammy

Tammy — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:23:35 +0000

Flexible…Sherra….that is a good one! From one person that likes control and schedule to another I recognize your spirit and understand where you are coming from. I especially appreciate how you made the letters of the week match your theme for the day. What a simple way to remember what tasks are ahead…that is, if you know what day it is! (I admit, sometimes I forget that in the monotony of life.) I think I will definitely adapt a similar lay out for myself. Thanks for the great ideas Sherra.

By: Sherra

Sherra — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:04:43 +0000

Kerri » Thursday sounds like a *secret* ME day! You are so right about working at home and people not really understanding that you actually do WORK at home.

Wendy » Love that you’re planning ME time each DAY!!

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SherraLifeLesson.com » The Teenage Twins Birthday Trip — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 10:56:04 +0000

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By: Wendy

Wendy — Fri, 30 May 2008 14:42:34 +0000

I schedule a little “me” time every day. Usually, it’s my exercise time but I always feel so much better when I’ve finished. I am a list maker, and its rewarding to cross that off my list every day. Plus, after I’ve set those endorphins loose in my body, I feel I can tackle most of the yucky stuff that’s left to do in the day. I think I will start using the theme days again too! Each day’s theme will begin as soon as I’ve had my “me” time for the day!

By: Kerri

Kerri — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:03:42 +0000

Sherra,
I am also lucky enough to work from my home but have the added responsibility of having to report my actions to the company I represent. They don’t really appreciate a ME DAY – go figure. However, they are on one side of the state and I am on the other so in the interest of retaining my sanity, I try not to schedule any appointments for Thursdays.

When I first started in this business six years ago, it was a difficult transition because alot of my friends thought that since I was working at home I wasn’t REALLY working. I learned that I not only had to set boundaries for myself, but for my friends as well. I think this is an important lesson for anyone wanting to start a home-based business.

Keep up the good work!
Kerri