What do I want in life?

I feel like I am so disorganized at home.

I tried FlyLady for a little while, but a lot of what she said bugged me. Her militant style clashed with my personality and I felt like I must argue with her instead of just ignoring her.

However, I think she had a lot of good things which is why she helped so many people. I think I need to capture those things to help me get organized, without washing off everything just because I disagreed with her style.

One of those things is the baby steps. Another is the beauty of a timer.

What goals do I have in life? What do I want to work towards? What is my life like right now and what can I do to make it work for me?

My biggest problem is a lack of motivation. I think I need to investigate how to motivate myself to do things I don't want to do. I'd like to try a reward system; letting myself do things I want to do AFTER I've done the things I don't want to do. I'd also like to utilize my timer.

Goals, and why I don't do them.
• Keep my house fairly clean and picked up.
- Why: Living in a clean house is more peaceful/relaxing. Also reduces frantic cleaning before guests come over.
- Why don't I do this: Laziness. Perhaps a timer would be the answer here?

• Keep the dirty dishes in the kitchen to a minimum.
- Why: So the dishes are clean when I need them. So they don't pile up and look gross. To keep the kitchen looking clean and nice.
- Why don't I do this: Laziness. I don't particularly care to wash dishes, especially after cooking a long meal. Perhaps I could try to wash dishes while I'm cooking, to minimize the amount after the meal.

• Clean the cat box every day. Be sure to clean up spills/messes immediately.
- Why: To help control the smells. Because it's just the proper way to treat a kitty.
- Why don't I do this: Laziness. Distaste for the smell. I just need to buckle down and do it.

• Cook meals at home every day. Eat out only on Sundays after lunch. Stop buying snacks and cokes when out during the day.
- Why: To save money and eat healthier.
- Why don't I do this: I really hate cooking. I don't like having to do this after a long day at work. I am not organized enough to have the proper ingredients in order, and everything defrosted when I need it. Perhaps learning more good recipes, and attempting crock pot meals more would help.

• Keep ahead of the laundry; don't let it pile up.
- Why: So I can have my things clean and always have an outfit to wear. So things like pants, sheets, towels, etc. can be washed on a regular basis.
- Why don't I do this: Usually I forget. Perhaps a set laundry day to help with this. Also a way of not letting myself forget.

Wednesday 5/30

Dinner for tonight:
Chicken on the grill & pasta side

Goals for today:
• Walk to the new office & back (take Jera)
• Clean all 3 bathrooms
• Do white load (wash guest bed sheets & towels)
• Write checks for Wycliffe and CCO

Rewards:
• Update links list on my blog
• Watch Criminal Minds

Wednesday 5/16

Dinner for tonight:
• BLD Carbonara Pizza

Goals for today:
• Finish 2 loads of laundry
• Vacuum living room
• Pay bills, write checks

Everyday goals:
• Dishes

Menu for week of 5/13-5/19

1. Tuna noodle casserole

2. Crockpot chicken

3. Beef taco skillet

4. BLD Carbonara Pizza