Fixing “Feeling Overwhelmed”
This is what I wrote last year on January 7th:
I feel overwhelmed all the time! But, especially this time of the year (Jan-Apr). Right now on my plate I have the following:
Prune twelve fruit trees (50 – 70 hrs)
Pick up all leaves in yard so leaves won’t transfer peach leave curl to new growth
Move two remaining fruit trees
Spray weed killer on hillside
Replant front bed (40 – 60 hrs)
Plant Vegetable garden
Weed & edge backyard
Fertilize backyard & front yard
Treat for ants and snails in backyard & front yard
Reseed front & backyard
In spare time, pull all income tax records together
What really makes me mad about this list is that I made it and I prioritize it! I AM MY OWN WORST ENEMY!
No wonder I felt overwhelmed. This is too much for a female in her fifties and too much for anyone. Well this year I got SMART. I hired someone to do all the garden work and he completed it in less than three days. And, I won’t need several chiropractic visits for my aching back.
So true, Debra. Do what we do best and delegate the rest! Helen
We finally got smart.