The magic of tidying

[Dimity]

I haven't been able to face this next batch of boxes yet.

I got some snapdragon and primula seedlings today. I've avoided gardening for a while so I hope I'm up to it.

I'd like to get some cellular blinds but I'll need a big effort to clear space for measuring and installation. 

[Dimity]

Still haven't planted the seedlings or tackled the boxes. 

[Glisten]

@Dimity 1 box 📦 Just 1.

It’s not like Tim Tams. You don’t have to keep devouring them.

G

[Dimity]

I'll try again tomorrow @Glisten . The boxes are off-putting but I need to do some by Thursday.  

Today I did a couple of pomodoros of general tidying (25 minute stints).

[Glisten]

@Dimity so proud of you!

I had no idea what Pomodorous method was until you wrote it 💛 

Fantastic method for ADHD people like myself.

Especially if you suffer with the trifecta of anxiety, dyslexia and ADHD.

My brain 🧠 doesn’t have enough dopamine receptors.

Therefore I don’t get the feeling of reward when I accomplish something. Relief from anxiety when the job is done. But no “Ring the bell 🔔 WooHoo” moment.

Thank you for posting about the Pomodorous method because if I just focus on the limited amount of time it will push me through.

See if I run downstairs now, I can do core training for 20mins and get back to get ready for the Shed AGM.

Thank you @Dimity you helped me a lot today xx G

[Dimity]

@Glisten @Oaktree the pomodoro method is working for me atm. Top of the hour sounds a little too long for where I'm at. I'd rather do multiple pomodoros than my usual hour.

@Oaktree how are your cards working out?

[Glisten]

@Dimity totally understand. 30 mins do-able. Doesn’t cut into your day too much.

There’s always some sort of preparation and clean up involved.

I dislike the smell of rubber on my hands after I have taken rubber gloves off.

Then I have to wash my hands and moisturise.

My hands 🙌🏼 are swollen tonight. I was on the tools all day today.

G

[Dimity]

It's wonderful you're being so productive @Glisten . I'm scoring severe depression again and not achieving anything other than staying afloat. 

What are you making?

[Glisten]

@Dimity oh sweetheart you poor love.

Are you safe? Do you have someone to check in on you?

Do you have a favourite movie or something to occupy you?

I have to take my antidepressants everyday or I go down hill FAST 💨 really fast. I cannot miss a day.

Chairs 🪑 I’m making chairs. A guy at the Shed gave me what is left of the frames.

I don’t know where I get the ideas from. It happens when I don’t think about it.

I was struggling all day for a solution for the seat insert frame to hold the two sides together.

I left the Shed at 3pm. The solution came to me at 6pm.

Hope I’ve kept you distracted for a little while?

Do you think you will be able to sleep tonight?

I really hope you get some good sleep.

G

[Dimity]

Thankyou @Glisten . Yes I'm safe. Just not functioning well.

Well done re the chairs. I've seen photos of lovely Shaker chairs.

I'll try to settle with my hot water bottle, I'm resigned to disappointing my helper tomorrow.