Nov. 11, 2008
12 months ago
1. Washed floors;
2. Washed, and dried a load of clothes;
3. Tidied kitchen table;
4. Organized boxes in the basement;
5. Set up a Christmas/ Craft Activity Centre.
How to record 5 things that I accomplished today
It made me
organized 
"I wanted to feel like I accomplished something tangible in a day so I started making a list of 5 things to do."
How I did it: At the end of the day, I wanted to be able to reflect on what I got accomplished during the day. I chose 5 things to do, because I think that 5 is a manageable number (not too big, not too small). Having to complete 5 tasks, also feels like an accomplishment in itself.
I have been trying to complete 5 tasks daily for the past 2 years. I started making lists, but now I just make mental list of things to do. Each day, I start the day by thinking of the 5 things that I want to get done, and just do them. It feels good to get the day started with a few tasks completed. I'm glad to finally be able to mark this goal as complete.
Lessons & tips: Write a list of 5 small tasks that you know that you can do in a day. They can be simple tasks like running a load of laundry.
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squirrella admits life is full of surprises.
yesterday
13 months ago
1. worked
2. took my meds
3. emailed a friend
4. didn’t spend any money
5. got to bed at a reasonable time
squirrella admits life is full of surprises.
Untitled
13 months ago
1. worked
2. worked somewhere else! ha!
3. gave my new address to Starbucks
4. requested day off for next therapy appointment
5. did some dishes
squirrella admits life is full of surprises.
Untitled
13 months ago
1. therapy
2. found container for dad’s ashes
3. found sweater to supplement new work wardrobe
4. bought dry erase markers so I can use my dry erase/corkboard
5. napped
squirrella admits life is full of surprises.
Untitled
13 months ago
1. worked
2. explored my new neighborhood a bit, contributing to local business
3. tried something new
4. shared stuff with friends
5. napped
squirrella admits life is full of surprises.
Untitled
13 months ago
1. worked
2. was happy to see the new recycle bins have arrived – started using them
3. cleaned up unexpected dog poop (twice)
4. discovered my fish isn’t a fan of Cheerios
5. napped
squirrella admits life is full of surprises.
Untitled
13 months ago
1. worked
2. checked out websites for a couple businesses I’ve been meaning to visit, wasn’t impressed
3. napped
4. unpacked some
5. got rid of some clothes that didn’t fit
squirrella admits life is full of surprises.
Untitled
13 months ago
1. worked
2. remembered to take new med.
3. got some more of those little healthy shots in the yogurt section that are supposed to remove cholesterol, lower blood pressure, etc.
4. unpacked a bit
5. got to bed at a reasonable hour
squirrella admits life is full of surprises.
Untitled
14 months ago
1. assembled a wire shelving unit for my room
2. hung a dry erase/cork board to keep track of bills on
3. decluttered the bathroom
4. showered, shaved, brushed teefs
5. cleaned up music files
squirrella admits life is full of surprises.
Untitled
14 months ago
1. First day at Macy’s, smashing success.
2. Made it to doctor appointment on time.
3. Found cute lbd (little black dress) for part of Macy’s wardrobe.
4. Introduced self & gave a card to neighbors across the street with “It’s a boy!” banner in their yard.
5. Introduced pooch to neighbor who shares my duplex so that if he runs into her in our shared fenced backyard neither of them will be alarmed.
