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Post by Misty on Jan 10, 2005 2:22:37 GMT -5
I am back at my own unit and trying to be organized with a fresh chip of the day. I get disorganized when unexpected stuff happens. I need to have a back up plan to keep my life organized. Are you organized or disorganized? Please let me know! Thanks!----Mistyeve
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Post by Lin on Jan 10, 2005 4:47:23 GMT -5
I do back up plans all the time. I call them my PLAN B...
As far as organized, making lISTS helps em do that. I can get so much more accomplished if I write down what I need to do and tackle the list. If I try to decide what to do as the thought comes to me, i will forget to do many things.,...or I will remember at a time it's not possible. Today my list has at the top to call the doctor about my osteoporosis medicine. The specialist told me in late Nov. he wanted me to change to a certain one. My regular doc said that's a daily injection and she cant do that. She called him back and asked him to see me. I called for my appointment and he will see me in 6 months. meanwhile the med that was not working well enough is all I ahve and it's about to run out. So that's an important thing. If i dont write it down, i will probaby forget until the office is closed, or they ar at lunch, etc.
i also use alot fo storage units. Some are totes and some are drawers. I label the contents. this also helps me with being organized.
I have two calendars that also help me stay organized...one has my note...appointments, birthdays, anniversaries, and work meetings and chruch ministries. the other has my husbands appointments.
That is another way I stay organized.
I have more clutter than I used to before recovery, because i let go of some of the obsession of everything in its place. But i STILL know where to go get things and can find them there most of the time.
LIN
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Post by caressa on Jan 10, 2005 5:16:51 GMT -5
Dear Misty,
Not sure if it is just a long time saying or one of your originals, but I believe they say, "If you want things to go wrong, just tell God your plans."
I feel more organized and centered, when I live in the moment and let God direct. For so many years, I looked at what I thought I should do, plus all others thought I should do, and what I thought I should do for others, that it was totally impossible to meet my expectations, that of others, and it was a constant source of excuses for beating myself up for being less than.
If I am off track, I end up with organized chaos. With a connection to my Higher Power, I have disorganization with Serenity. Why? Because God doesn't think the way I do, so I try to get out of my own way and let Him lead and direct. If I follow that direction, I can't go too far wrong.
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Post by johnl on Jan 10, 2005 6:48:23 GMT -5
In sobriety I am more organized,I also have to write "to do" lists,without them I would forget all about them.I spent my drinking years in disorganized chaos,today I have set goals to achieve in my life,that wouldnt have been possible if I was still drinking
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Post by lildee on Jan 10, 2005 7:26:27 GMT -5
Good Morning Mistyeve,
Glad you're up and running again.
Organized/Disorganized
For the most part I am organized in my own way. I can usually find the things I need. I find though that organization can go out the window when I have bitten off more than I can handle. During those times somethings just fall to the wayside. Like many have already said using lists and calendars help. Also having a back up plan.
Love & God Bless
Arlene
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Post by Misty on Jan 10, 2005 8:57:50 GMT -5
Hey Everyone!!! So d**n good to hear from you!!! I was on the phone with my sponsor and we ran late so PLAN B is to do a group reply to all of you!!! I love the idea of PLAN B as a back up. Mom once told me that she had to have plan a-z and if she got thru the whole alphabet without an answer to
go back thru it again!!! Wow!!! I forgot all about that till you folks reminded me of it! THANKS SO
MUCH!!! Yeah there is an old joke if ya want to make God laugh tell him your plans!!! I get humble when I think of that joke....All my
organization went out the window this weekend when I was "computer-less" You can only plan the plans ya can't plan the results
I am runnin late here so I gotta go
LOVE & HUGS & GRATEFUL TO ALL OF YOU FOR STOPPING BY TODAY!!! THANKS
Grateful but in a hurry Mistyeve
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Post by jimmy62 on Jan 10, 2005 10:22:16 GMT -5
Dear Misty Eve
EOR won't take my password but i am back hehehe!! Can't keep an old dog down ...lol!! Yes I agree with you and Lin back ups are what i am now useing so I can keep things in the right order. I had my 6th anniversary on Saturday night was nice I had the choice so I picked grateitude as the topic. There were a few new comers so I think it really helped them ...at the end of night I gave my phone number to a man and said to call me if he needed a shoulder!!
Have another good 24 hours everybody!!
LOve&HUgs
Jimmy6
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Post by Lin on Jan 10, 2005 17:22:15 GMT -5
Great having you post with us JIMMY! Congracts on your 6 year anniversary! WAY TO GO!
Lin
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Post by Misty on Jan 10, 2005 17:23:58 GMT -5
Dear Jimmy----Move over Rover and let Jimmy take over!!! LOL a six
pack of sobriety!!! That is soooooo
great!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU!!!
It is a major accomplishment and it can be done! Thanks for stopping by
to share the good news. Hope ya keep coming back! Love & Hugs----
Mistyeve
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Post by preciouschihua on Jan 10, 2005 19:26:25 GMT -5
Organized/ Disorganized
Organized in my ability to take care of myself and
my dog.
Disorganized in trying to help someonelse
and
trying not to hurt feelings, but make point clear,
disorganized in what should havd been the most
important in my own future financially, wisdom, and
stupid mistakes
Organized enough to get into this sight and maintain
my sobriety
Suzanne
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Post by Misty on Jan 10, 2005 22:49:30 GMT -5
Dear Suzanne---So good to hear from you!!! Yeah we moved to a new thread and I am real happy that you were able to stop by and talk about the chip today. Glad you are taking care of yourself and the dog
The baby! please give him a pet for me okay??? Keep Comin back!!!
Mistyeve
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Post by caressa on Jan 11, 2005 2:42:59 GMT -5
Dear Jim, I make lists and forget to look at the lists. Sorry I missed your anniversary, I was double booked or should I say, I had three places to be and there is only one of me. |
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Post by Misty on Jan 11, 2005 3:50:21 GMT -5
Hey Lin---I meant to tell you that I just LOVE the dog at the computer
That is just darling!!! Very cute signature cartoon.----Mistyeve
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. I will be back looking for Lin and others.