On the outside, I try to project an image of having it all together. But underneath that, I'm kind of a disaster. Hence... the name of the site: GlossyVeneer. I like lists and goals. It comforts me to have a whole outline of items to check off as I’ve completed/achieved something. It usually puts things into perspective so I can see that I have a finite amount of items to complete. When I don’t make lists the whole mass of to-do’s start to spiral out of control in my brain and I begin to stress. That’s why I usually set New Year’s resolutions.
But today, I’m not setting a whole bunch of resolutions. I’m going to get past my marathon and then maybe I’ll think of a list of things to do. I still have some ‘Before 30‘ things to do. But in the meantime, I have one big item that is my goal for the new year and I will begin that tomorrow.
I will not work earlier than 8:00 AM or later than 5:00 PM (mountain time, so that means 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM in my time zone) unless there are some extenuating circumstances that necessitate the extra time. I will also take a whole hour for my lunch break.
I am not required to work such extreme hours by anyone other than myself. My whole outlook on life will be better if I am not killing myself for work. I will be a better employee, a better wife and a better person. I will be more efficient if I am balanced and happy.
Sure, things may take longer to get finished. Some projects may have to wait a little longer for me to begin working on them. I have my boss’ support and I need this.
The hardest part will be reminding my Type-A self that the world will not fall apart if I don’t work nonstop.
Whether you make resolutions or not, I do want to wish all of you a Happy New Year!
