Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Here's to Starting Over...


What am I starting over on you ask? My approach to business and life in general.

In the past few months I have found that I have become reactionary. Life has handed me and my family a series of circumstances, that seem to have us struggling to accomplish the daily tasks of living let alone pursue our dreams.

Decorative Ceramic Ball with Sunflowers by
Grape Vine Ceramics & Gifts
Things that were often accomplished daily now get started and never finished. There just isn’t enough time in the day, or we can’t complete them to our satisfaction.  This ends now!

For myself at least, I’m going back to my lists. Lists for what needs to be done for the household, for my children, for my mother-in-law, and for my businesses. I used to keep a planner by me 24/7, sorry kids it’s coming back. It’s the only way I can make sure it’s all done.

Spring Flower - Reusable Magnetic Calendar by
Crystal Gayle Photography
There have been some big changes in the house in the past few months. My oldest has started his first post-college job and moved to another town an hour away. His daily presence is missed in the house, but his departure opened up some space for better everyday living and business organization.

Chalkboard Mail Organizer by
In Order
So I guess the real reason behind this post is to let everyone know, my home, my schedule and my life are going to be getting a makeover soon. It may be small steps at a time or giant leaps... There may be times I falter but it will get done – one step at a time.





I’ll keep you posted.

19 comments:

  1. Thank you @BeBe and @Judys I'm just hoping I can stay on track. There have been lots of changes and I'm starting to keep up :)

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  2. Great post! I hope you can stay on track. Keep us posted on how things are going.

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    1. Me too and I have a few posts started already on progress :)

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  3. Nice features... it's great to re-work the way we operate from time to time...

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    1. This time necessity is the mother of re-invention. Thanks for the comment.

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  4. Good luck with everything! Sometimes we all need to step back and reevaluate how we're doing things.

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    1. Thank you, I can't wait until some of the changes lead to more productivity and piece of mind.

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  5. First of all...THANK YOU for the feature!

    Second...I'm in the same boat. Trying to regroup myself and reorganize the things in my life.

    All the best.

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    1. Crystal you'll get there. If I can do this you can too. We can lean on each other if we need to.

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  6. Loved this post. I am in the same boat and I hope the little changes I have been making will work. I need to make lists to stay sane. Praying things calm down and work out for you soon.

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    1. Gotta start somewhere... We'll just keep making adjustments until it works. Good luck.

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  7. Here is to starting over! I hope everything improves ASAP. I love that dinner menu find you posted too.

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    1. Thank you - It already has begun to improve... Future posts in the works.

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  8. great quote! I'm sure that when you start reflecting towards the end of the year, you'll be surprised how much you have done :O)

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    1. I saw the quote on FB Tuesday and put it over one my photos. Thanks for the encouragement.

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  9. What courage to do a do-over! Good luck!

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