Just when I was finally getting excited for the beginning of a New Year and being done with expensive Christmas budgets, Scott is laid off of his job. This actually is not surprising to me as there had been rumors circulating around the company that Cache Valley did not have enough work for everybody, but I was still hoping that it wouldn't happen to Scott. While I realize that we are only beginning the year and there is hope, I am just frustrated because as always, things like this come at times where my life is beginning to shape up. I have not been motivated in many ways for many years. This includes keeping a clean house and putting for more dedication and effort in studying. I haven't been the best at keeping a budget except to know when I exceed the budget I created in Quicken years ago. And now I have to try not to think too hard about my finances or I will stress myself out and make myself sick. And heaven knows I don't want to be sick anymore!
I had a therapist once tell me that I should try not to worry about getting everything done around the house. Her theory was that eventually I would find my motivation increase slowly and my house get cleaner...slowly. This has proven to be true in some respects...it is a lot easier to find motivation when one is not stressed, but I still run into distraction problems, which can be saved for another day. So, in the meantime, I am taking it one day at a time, one step at a time. If I don't accomplish everything on my list, I am going to be happy with what I have accomplished because that will be one less thing to worry about.
Please keep us in your prayers! (And keeping a prayer in your heart does count!)
Tutikpost
10 years ago
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Keep your chin up. Jeff and I have been going through much of the same stuff and some how just when you think you can't take it anymore something finally works out. I know its hard and money seems to be the only thing you can think about when you don't have it but there is much more to life then the balance in your bank account. Let me know if I can help out.
If I go stir-crazy at the house, I may come over and visit. Actually, I would like to come visit anyway, it's been so long! Thanks! My spiritual goals this year is to pay our tithing and go to all three meetings at church. I'm keeping it small this year.
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