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Milky Marla

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I'm doing 43 things
  

Milky Marla's Life List

  2. 1. triumph over tragedy
    1 entry . 1 cheer     		1 person
  3. 2. stand up for myself
    3 cheers     		899 people
  4. 3. do the things I dread
    1 entry . 6 cheers     		3 people
  5. 4. get organised
    4 entries . 2 cheers     		241 people
  6. 5. establish daily routines that work for me
    38 entries . 6 cheers     		1 person
  7. 6. daily: reflect on what happened & why
    1 entry . 1 cheer     		1 person
  8. 7. weekly: have weekly goals
    6 entries . 6 cheers     		1 person
  9. 8. weekly: have a weekly tada list
    1 entry . 2 cheers     		1 person
  10. 9. daily: plan something fun after work that I can look forward to as a motivation to work fast, concentrated & efficiently during the day
    4 entries . 2 cheers     		1 person
  11. 10. file my personal files, papers, and receipts neatly away (www.betterme.org/cleansweep.html)
    2 cheers     		1 person
  12. 11. find ways to look after myself & protect myself better so the need for my depression to protect me becomes obsolete
    1 entry . 1 cheer     		1 person
  13. 12. find ways to have less anxiety
    2 cheers     		1 person
  14. 13. adapt a more humourus mindset
    1 cheer     		2 people
  15. 14. rock steady
    3 entries . 2 cheers     		1 person
  16. 15. train my brain on www.lumosity.com
    2 cheers     		1 person
  17. 16. revise my goals and make them: specific, measurable, realistic and time bound
    2 entries . 5 cheers     		2 people
  18. 17. get on top of my e-mails
    2 entries     		1 person
  19. 18. be myself
    11 entries . 13 cheers     		1,735 people
  20. 19. improve my social skills
    2 cheers     		163 people
  21. 20. declutter
    1 entry . 3 cheers     		763 people
  22. 21. do the www.flylady.net nine month program and give birth to a new home in July 2010
    4 entries . 3 cheers     		0 people
  23. 22. do the www.betterme.org/cleansweep.html and give birth to a new me in July 2010 (after nine months)
    1 entry . 1 cheer     		0 people
  24. 23. learn about Controlling & strengthen my company
    		1 person
  25. 24. be happy
    9 entries . 4 cheers     		21,832 people
  26. 25. exercise regularly
    3 entries . 3 cheers     		10,549 people
  27. 26. be a better friend
    3 entries . 3 cheers     		5,987 people
  28. 27. be healthy
    1 entry . 4 cheers     		2,000 people
  29. 28. create my own record label
    1 entry     		4 people
  30. 29. practise concentrated relaxation daily
    4 cheers     		1 person
  31. 30. practise on the decks daily
    3 cheers     		1 person
  32. 31. focus on how green MY grass is
    1 entry . 8 cheers     		1 person
  33. 32. be punctual
    3 entries     		181 people
  34. 33. learn how to use Logic Pro 8
    		1 person
  35. 34. get out of debt
    2 cheers     		11,033 people
  36. 35. learn to cook
    1 entry . 1 cheer     		8,193 people
  37. 36. make new friends
    1 entry . 2 cheers     		12,770 people
  38. 37. keep in touch with old friends
    4 cheers     		1,581 people
  39. 38. make a mix-CD & get it released on a label
    1 cheer     		1 person
  40. 39. make an album & get it released on a label
    		1 person
  41. 40. be less strict and less perfectionistic
    5 cheers     		1 person
  42. 41. trust my instincts
    3 cheers     		120 people
  43. 42. be more patient
    1 cheer     		2,907 people
  44. 43. obtain more balance in my life and work purposefully and not obsessively
    5 cheers     		7 people

How I did it
How to take regular breaks throughout the day
It took me
3 months
It made me
procastinate less

How I did it: I have no sense of time. Zip, zero, nada. And when I concentrate on something I forget the world around me. I forget to eat, drink, move and even to use the loo. I tried many different things but the best tool for me is my timer. I got a timer with a quiet function (light or vibration alarm) so I can use it discretely (i.e. in the library or on the plain). Read how I did it…

Dec 22, 2008, 04:51AM PST | 2 comments | 1 cheer


How to buy an iphone
It took me
3 months
It made me
chipper

How I did it: On a mission to get better organised again I was looking out for tools to help me and that I will enjoy using. I needed a calendar that would sync with my MacBook as well as an easy sync & update solution for my contact database. I also needed an MP3 player and a digi-cam. I've checked & compared a few products and the iPhone seemed best by far for my needs. I stuck it on my Wishlist and started saving money. One day I called my m… Read how I did it…

Nov 10, 2008, 04:57AM PST | 0 comments


Recent entries
establish daily routines that work for me (read all 38 entries…)
Thursday, November 19th Routines 5 days ago

Week #47

My Morning Routine

  1. Get up w/ alarm FLYing55min of snoozing
  2. Make bed
  3. Air all rooms
  4. Stretch
  5. Do 120 sit-ups (30C, 20L, 20R, 30U, 20P)
  6. Make/drink hot water w/ lemon
  7. Make/drink tea
  8. Refill water bottle(s)
  9. Empty dishwasher
  10. Trim flowers
  11. Write note in journal (morning note)
  12. Read positive affirmation(s)
  13. Check/Update calendar
  14. Check/Update my lists (ToDo’s, TaDa’s, Gratitude Journal, Mood Journal, Vision Board)
  15. Turn all phones on
  16. Priority A call(s) to make?
  17. Shower & moisturise
  18. Swish & swipe bathroom (10min)
  19. Push back cuticles
  20. Get dressed
  21. Get breakfast (homemade & healthy)
  22. Clean up after breakfast
  23. Brush teeth
  24. Apply make-up
  25. Fix hair
  26. Put out my Hot-Spots (2min)
  27. Paint nails
  28. Check e-mail (cherry-pick)
  29. Make 1+ new move (acquisition, promotion)
  30. Check all bank accounts
  31. No Blog(s) or Web 2.0-ing except 43T
  32. Grab lunch
  33. Grab all keys I need today
  34. Check/Update 43T
  35. Be early/on-time for appointment(s)/meeting(s)
  36. Look at daily reminders

My Before Lunch Routine

  1. Any letters to open?yup, but I didn’t open them BAD BAD MARLA
  2. Do one thing I dread
  3. Drink 0,5L of water/tea
  4. Work concentrated/effective for 2h
  5. Eat lunch (homemade & healthy)

My Before Dinner Routine

  1. Work concentrated/effective for 4hWorked 2,25h on Priority A/B Work today (hairstylist and dinner date ate the rest of the time
  2. Drink 0,5L of water/tea
  3. Plan next 3 meals (dinner tonite, breakfast & lunch tomorrow)
  4. Update shopping list
  5. Buy groceries
  6. Load of laundry (10min)
  7. Declutter (10min)
  8. Do weekday chores
  9. Read Flylady.net reminders
  10. Do Kelly’s Zone Mission
  11. Get dinner & pack tomorrow’s lunch (homemade & healthy)

After Dinner Routine

  1. Clean up after dinner
  2. Keep sink shining
  3. Charge phones
  4. Empty purse & file receipts
  5. Check calendar
  6. Back-up MacBook
  7. Put out Hot-Spots
  8. Hang up laundry?
  9. Clean MacBook, phones, laptop bag, hand bag?
  10. Declutter (10min)
  11. Write note in journal (evening note)

Before Bedtime Routine

  1. Drink 0,5L of water/tea
  2. Drink Actimel
  3. Remove make-up
  4. Wash face & moisturise
  5. Lay out clothes for tomorrow
  6. Brush teeth & floss
  7. Hands & nail care (10min)
  8. Update tada’s
  9. Update change-this-list
  10. Check/Update 43T
  11. Check/Update Blogs/Web 2.0 (30min)
  12. Record 3 good things & why they happened
  13. Lights out 11pm!
My Weekly Routine:
  • Monday:
    – Dust
    – Change bed sheets
  • Tuesday:
    – HooverBF did it
  • Wednesday:
    – Visit P.O. Box
  • Thursday:
    – Take out trash
  • Friday:

Nov 19, 04:07PM PST | 2 cheers | 0 comments


establish daily routines that work for me (read all 38 entries…)
Wednesday, November 18th Routines 6 days ago

Week #47

My Morning Routine

  1. Get up w/ alarm FLYing
  2. Make bed
  3. Air all rooms
  4. Stretch
  5. Do 120 sit-ups (30C, 20L, 20R, 30U, 20P)
  6. Make/drink hot water w/ lemon
  7. Make/drink tea
  8. Refill water bottle(s)
  9. Empty dishwasher
  10. Trim flowers
  11. Write note in journal (morning note)
  12. Read positive affirmation(s)
  13. Check/Update calendar
  14. Check/Update my lists (ToDo’s, TaDa’s, Gratitude Journal, Mood Journal, Vision Board)
  15. Turn all phones on
  16. Priority A call(s) to make?
  17. Shower & moisturise
  18. Swish & swipe bathroom (10min)
  19. Push back cuticles
  20. Get dressed
  21. Get breakfast (homemade & healthy)
  22. Clean up after breakfast
  23. Brush teeth
  24. Apply make-up
  25. Fix hair
  26. Put out my Hot-Spots (2min)
  27. Paint nails
  28. Check e-mail (cherry-pick)
  29. Make 1+ new move (acquisition, promotion)
  30. Check all bank accounts
  31. No Blog(s) or Web 2.0-ing except 43T
  32. Grab lunch
  33. Grab all keys I need today
  34. Check/Update 43T
  35. Be early/on-time for appointment(s)/meeting(s)
  36. Look at daily reminders

My Before Lunch Routine

  1. Any letters to open?yup, but I didn’t open them BAD BAD MARLA
  2. Do one thing I dread
  3. Drink 0,5L of water/tea
  4. Work concentrated/effective for 2h
  5. Eat lunch (homemade & healthy)

My Before Dinner Routine

  1. Work concentrated/effective for 4hWorked 5,7h on Priority A Work and $$$ today! Horray!
  2. Drink 0,5L of water/tea
  3. Plan next 3 meals (dinner tonite, breakfast & lunch tomorrow)
  4. Update shopping list
  5. Buy groceries
  6. Load of laundry (10min)
  7. Declutter (10min)
  8. Do weekday chores
  9. Read Flylady.net reminders
  10. Do Kelly’s Zone Mission
  11. Get dinner & pack tomorrow’s lunch (homemade & healthy)

After Dinner Routine

  1. Clean up after dinner
  2. Keep sink shining
  3. Charge phones
  4. Empty purse & file receipts
  5. Check calendar
  6. Back-up MacBook
  7. Put out Hot-Spots
  8. Hang up laundry?
  9. Clean MacBook, phones, laptop bag, hand bag?
  10. Declutter (10min)
  11. Write note in journal (evening note)

Before Bedtime Routine

  1. Drink 0,5L of water/tea
  2. Drink Actimel
  3. Remove make-up
  4. Wash face & moisturise
  5. Lay out clothes for tomorrow
  6. Brush teeth & floss
  7. Hands & nail care (10min)
  8. Update tada’s
  9. Update change-this-list
  10. Check/Update 43T
  11. Check/Update Blogs/Web 2.0 (30min)
  12. Record 3 good things & why they happened
  13. Lights out 11pm!
My Weekly Routine:
  • Monday:
    – Dust
    – Change bed sheets
  • Tuesday:
    – HooverBF did it
  • Wednesday:
    – Visit P.O. Box
  • Thursday:
  • Friday:

Nov 18, 04:15PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments


establish daily routines that work for me (read all 38 entries…)
Tuesday, November 17th Routines 1 week ago

Week #47

My Morning Routine

  1. Get up w/ alarm FLYing
  2. Make bed
  3. Air all rooms
  4. Stretch
  5. Do 120 sit-ups (30C, 20L, 20R, 30U, 20P)
  6. Make/drink hot water w/ lemon
  7. Make/drink tea
  8. Refill water bottle(s)
  9. Empty dishwasher
  10. Trim flowers
  11. Write note in journal (morning note)
  12. Read positive affirmation(s)
  13. Check/Update calendar
  14. Check/Update my lists (ToDo’s, TaDa’s, Gratitude Journal, Mood Journal, Vision Board)
  15. Turn all phones on
  16. Priority A call(s) to make?
  17. Shower & moisturise
  18. Swish & swipe bathroom (10min)
  19. Push back cuticles
  20. Get dressed
  21. Get breakfast (homemade & healthy)
  22. Clean up after breakfast
  23. Brush teeth
  24. Apply make-up
  25. Fix hair
  26. Put out my Hot-Spots (2min)
  27. Paint nails
  28. Check e-mail (cherry-pick)
  29. Make 1+ new move (acquisition, promotion)
  30. Check all bank accounts
  31. No Blog(s) or Web 2.0-ing except 43T
  32. Grab lunch
  33. Grab all keys I need today
  34. Check/Update 43T
  35. Be early/on-time for appointment(s)/meeting(s)
  36. Look at daily reminders

My Before Lunch Routine

  1. Any letters to open?yup, but I didn’t open them BAD BAD MARLA
  2. Do one thing I dread
  3. Drink 0,5L of water/tea
  4. Work concentrated/effective for 2h
  5. Eat lunch (homemade & healthy)

My Before Dinner Routine

  1. Work concentrated/effective for 4h
  2. Drink 0,5L of water/tea
  3. Plan next 3 meals (dinner tonite, breakfast & lunch tomorrow)
  4. Update shopping list
  5. Buy groceries
  6. Load of laundry (10min)
  7. Declutter (10min)
  8. Do weekday chores
  9. Read Flylady.net reminders
  10. Do Kelly’s Zone Mission
  11. Get dinner & pack tomorrow’s lunch (homemade & healthy)

After Dinner Routine

  1. Clean up after dinner
  2. Keep sink shining
  3. Charge phones
  4. Empty purse & file receipts
  5. Check calendar
  6. Back-up MacBook
  7. Put out Hot-Spots
  8. Hang up laundry?
  9. Clean MacBook, phones, laptop bag, hand bag?
  10. Declutter (10min)
  11. Write note in journal (evening note)

Before Bedtime Routine

  1. Drink 0,5L of water/tea
  2. Drink Actimel
  3. Remove make-up
  4. Wash face & moisturise
  5. Lay out clothes for tomorrow
  6. Brush teeth & floss
  7. Hands & nail care (10min)
  8. Update tada’s
  9. Update change-this-listnothing I would have changed about what I did today :)
  10. Check/Update 43T
  11. Check/Update Blogs/Web 2.0 (30min)
  12. Record 3 good things & why they happened
  13. Lights out 11pm!
My Weekly Routine:
  • Monday:
    – Dust
    – Change bed sheets
  • Tuesday:
    – HooverBF did it
  • Wednesday:
    – Visit P.O. Box
  • Thursday:
  • Friday:

Nov 17, 04:21PM PST | 1 cheer | 0 comments


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