I’m so confused and disorganized these days and it’s just getting worse.
I have too much on my plate. Too many sites to manage and too many projects that I’m getting involved in. If I were making enough money I’d almost say that it’s time to hire someone to help me out, but that’s not an option at this point. Either that or quite everything to seriously consider one of those silly Jewelry sales manager jobs in Europe that I keep getting offered from job sites that I listed my resume on in the mid 90’s!
About a month ago I joined two membership sites that train you to market your websites and help you along the way. By this I mean they are set up with a variety of options to help you get traffic to your site as well as backlinks and even content. The sites are great, but most of their tutorial material is in video format and video’s don’t do well on my laptop – they keep cutting out. Not to mention that it’s difficult watching long videos when you have a puppy that constantly wants attention or a husband who wants to watch TV around. Plus, I find that if I’m given the choice of reading directions that would only take me five minutes to read or watching a 30 minute video I’d rather read a tutorial.
So I’m busy creating new blogging and website projects and trying to learn these two new systems at the same time and it’s just not working for me. I’m sure lack of sleep doesn’t help. I haven’t slept well in months so I’m living in a fog these days and if you’ve ever been seriously exhausted you probably know it’s very hard to learn something new or to get organized when you are practically brain dead.
I’m sure I’ll get my act together in the near future, but in the meantime I just feel like I’m spinning my wheels and not making much progress.
Poor you, sounds like you’re way too busy right now!
Honestly – take one day off, treat yourself, relax and recharge your power bars! Maybe you go to a Spa, or have a “girls-day” with a friend, including manicure and facial treatments. It’s worth the time, cause you’ll be a different person afterwards, energetic and focused.
Did you ever try going for a short walk (15 min) before you go to bed? and the effect of a hot milk with honey is statistically prooven. Also avoid TV at least 30 min before going to bed.
I had problems with sleeping as well and this little routine brought me back in rhythm, now I sleep like a log 🙂
Anyway, I hope you feel better soon.
Greets Julia
does sound tough. 🙁 been studying for a bar exam, so i can relate to how difficult it is to learn and work when sleep deprived.
i hope that soon enough, all these things will find a way to come together well.
I’m sorry your feeling so worn out. Starting anything new can be a huge drain on the mind and body. I’d agree with Julia, make some time for just you a walk of just drink a cup of tea in your garden and don’t let anyone bother you. I’m personally a big fan of a hot bath and a book, totally helps me shut down for the day. Though I have heard that reading before you go to bed can leave your mind awake, I don’t worry about that unless I’m reading something that gets me emotionally charged.
Feel better.
I know what you mean about a lot on our plates. Is someone shrinking the size of the plates?
I’ve had moments like that as well. I find it’s best to try to hold out and keep pushing forward. Just makes the moment that you succeed all the sweeter!!
sounds a little like me trying new things. With 3 kids too. Good luck on taking a minute to your self. Kim
I found quite funny to read your post since that’s exactly what I’ve been going through too. I’ve lost so much sleep I can’t even keep track of it anymore. I was writing a paper for school this afternoon and dozed off without realizing it but my hand kept scribbling things. After a while I just suddenly woke up and saw that I had written all kinds of things on my paper- like “German dance”, etc. 😀
I find that gardening or some sort of exercise- even if it’s light, is really helpful for keeping me going and – well, helping my energy levels go up. 🙂
I’ve gone thru those phases, too. Eventually you have to take a step back and realize that something has got to give. It’s not going to be the puppy or the hubby….you just need a little break from the other things!
Managing lots of sites and projects at a same times is very hectic and a lot my mental exertion. It is better to have a short break and leave every thing behind because nothing is more important than health. Best of luck 🙂
I agree. I like the printed word, which I can move around in, skipping material, scanning for what I really need. Video and audio must be absorbed sequentially at the speed the person is talking. I love video to enhance a website, but if there is no written version, they usually lose me.
I sympathise with all you have said. Getting new projects off the ground takes an age. Especially when you have to learn new stuff as well. I seem to be on a steep learning curve for many aspects of web life. It changes so quickly. Social web 2.0 is a baffle to my limited brain!
As far as your laptop goes, can I join the club. I am on satellite connection and am limited to 1G a month! Video is a big no no even at the beginning of my limited download capabilities!
Why did I move up a mountain in the depths of the Catalan countryside ?
Hmmmm.
Oh I know. Peace. Yeah right with 3 dogs and insane chicken dumping farmers!
Keep on posting Tricia. I am really getting in to your site.
I’d agree with Julia, make some time for just you a walk of just drink a cup of tea in your garden and don’t let anyone bother you. I’m personally a big fan of a hot bath and a book, totally helps me shut down for the day. Though I have heard that reading before you go to bed can leave your mind awake.