by April Welch, The Mental Clutter Coach
I'm not myself this week.
I had an entire post written about my philosophies on New Year's Resolutions and referred you to the Why New Year's Resolutions Fail.
Then I did my typical "read it over editing" and realized :: I sounded a bit grumpy.
It is never my intention to leave anyone feeling less motivated after I've shared advice.
The original post did that.
Why?
Well, to explain that I would have to whine a bit. So forgive me a moment.
It all started about 2.5 weeks ago. I was headed to the Middle School Organizing Program, in my awesome 4" heels. (I'm short & we grow 'em big around here).
In the garage, I was met with a limited space to walk around. {#FireDude had pulled the car forward in order to get the tree stand down}. I also made a mental note of the vacuum hose that had been left in the middle of the walkway.
Arms full of supplies, my water bottle & a snack I attempted the obstacle course.
All this to say:
I fell down.
It's just embarrassing to say "I fell down" as an adult. So I had to give you the entire scenario.
During my last step, the 4" heel pulled up the hose and took me right down.
Saving grace?
The dog has a fantastic squishy bed that is positioned right by my driver's side front wheel.
It broke the fall for the upper body.
The lower body, wasn't so lucky.
After a doctor visit I was diagnosed with a high ankle sprain, given a brace, assigned crutches and told to stay off of it for 6 weeks.
Um. Did you just hear the sound effects of semi-truck breaks in your mind too?
Yes, the doc said 6 weeks.
I laughed. Then I cried.
Back to today.
I thought "no problem, I have a laptop & an excellent internet connection". Ha!
Little did I know how long it would take me to get truly bored.
Especially at a time when everyone is gearing up for exercise??? Uuggghhhh.
I knew I had hit an all time low when I was getting bored with Pinterest!
Boredom busters so far have included
- picking on the cat
- staring at the dog
- watching the snow fall, that I won't be able to play in
- surfing Pinterest
- commenting on EVERYONE'S status on Facebook
- and as of yesterday :: getting my tush kicked at Words With Friends (yes, the game that got Alec Baldwin kicked off a flight)
When I do attempt to hobble around I discover things like
- my laundry desperately needs done
- the mail is sporadically discarded as it's opened
- the coffee pot is actually more than 10 steps away
- balancing on one foot in the kitchen and bathroom is a lot less fun when you really can't put the other foot down
And, did I mention I'm bored? I used to think this was an impossible state of mind in our current society. Clearly, I was wrong.
So, if you'd like to capitalize on my Facebook availability be sure to join me over on the VolunteerSpot Facebook Page and ask me any questions you like ...
Has an injury left you bored out of your mind?
Keepin it Tidy,
April
April is a Mental Clutter Expert | Mom of 2 boys | Wife to 1 Fireman | Horrible Cook | Loyal Friend | National Public Speaker who gives you permission to be imperfect
