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Date: 09 September 2006 11:59:08
This is an exercise in rewards and accountability. Let me explain.
I have a number of blog entires I wish to write. I also have a few things I need to do today. Now, this would usually lead to one of the following scenarios:
a) I sit at the computer, saying to myself "This won't take long" and finally get up a number of hours later, when the kinks in my back get too much. Consequently, none of the chores will be completed by the end of the day.
b) I get started on the 'things to do' and they take longer than intended. No blog entires get done and, despite feeling pleased that so much work has been carried out, I feel cheated that I have not had any blog related fun.
So, the solution is as follows. Do a necessary thing, then reward myself with a blog entry. The accountability comes in the form of telling the wibworld of my plans. Therefore, here is my day...
Necessary thing: Actually get up, washed and dressed. Read Bible and chat to God (Hurrah! Actually done it!)
Reward (blog entry): This one
Nt: Make and eat lunch. Clear up afterwards.
R(be): Give my WISE gift from Arti the recognition it deserves
Nt: Phone hairdresser. Fill in Regent College course registration form. Look *briefly* at Paperwork Pile of Doom for any vital things I have overlooked.
R(be): Tell you of our visit to Dorset.
Nt: Sort out Fair Trade and tea/coffee resources for after the service tomorrow.
R(be): Finally introduce you to Dr. Von Dithausen's prescription for 'Looking after yourself'
Nt: Have a quick tidy of the lounge
R: Only at this point am I allowed to visit other people's blogs. This is important!!! For it is in looking at blogs that time holes are opened and many, many hours fall into them, never to be found again.
Also, in all of this, I must remember that the blog entries are meant to be the fun part, and not turn them into a chore. (Yes, I do have tendency to turn recreation into hard work if I am not careful. Sad, eh?)
So there you go. I am now going to *quickly* look at my e-mails and then get on with lunch. See ya later!