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Some days I wish were less than 24 hours

I always say I wish my day could have a few extra hours.

But then there are days like today and you know what, if it were over right now, I wouldn't mind.

And the thing is, nothing terrible has happened. Some annoying things, some frustraing things, but nothing too much out of the ordinary. It's just the way it's affecting me -- it's like today I don't have the usual resistance to that stuff or the gusto to get over it.

I've tried to restart -- the old make a list and try to do stuff technique. But it didn't work. I think it's one of those days that I'm just going to hurry up and end.

Ever have one of those?

14 comments so far...

Every once in a while this happens to us all. I think that it is just the way our hormones affect us some days. It leaves us with less patience than we need.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Jacqueline on 23rd May 2008
Glad I'm not the only one feeling unmotivated today. Maybe it's because it's Friday.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Diane on 7th March 2008
Yes! I feel I cannot get everything done or my 2 teenage sons are bored or they want to go to the movies or the mall. We have limited entertainement around here for kids their age so mom has to come to the rescue once again! Have a great day and remember tomorrow will be better!

Flag as inappropriate Posted by tina4545 on 7th March 2008
I'm not sure i remember one of those days...i must have had one??? most days are so busy i don't remember where the time went...but that is part of being in business for yourself and raising 3 kids!!! Maybe I'm too hard on myself and need to slow down...

AHHHH

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Linney Shvede on 7th March 2008
Yes, We all have days like that Nataly. I think you need to just get some R&R. It is those days you just want to just not care but you do... I think, it's good you talk about it. Most people keep it bottled in, the annoying things and frustrating things. Sometime you are have just get up from where ever you are and talk a walk or stay home. Just sit in simplicity Sis. If it gets too overwhelming, too much to handle. Then you immediately GET UP AND TAKE A DEEP BREATH ! There will be good days and there will be some weary ones but dont worry. It will pass but remember just get up and walk away, push back from the computer or desk, and just chill for that moment . Dont let it get you down . If you need me Iam here .

Woo SAA :)
Huggs & Squeezes
Shelly

Somedays treat yourself to massage or foot rub ok. I know it may not help sometime but you need some pampering

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Shelly on 7th March 2008
When those days happen, I whine a bit and then realize I need to just stop working and veg out. Another hour of trying to do something when in that mood invariably results in nothing really productive.

I'm a Type A personality too. I am in LA today advising a team of MBAs and didn't have any plans and fretted for a while about doing tons more work but then said the heck with it, went to Starbuck's watched a movie, and had some Thai food.

It was nice because I didn't have any kid responsibilities to think about.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Aruni Gunasegaram on 7th March 2008
hugs, girl. By now I hope you're in bed. You need a Mom's Night Out!!

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Mandy Nelson - Dandysound on 7th March 2008
Thanks guys, it's helpful to just read these. I am a type A perfectionist -- there, I confessed! -- and accepting crappy days is hard. But you know, I just have to -- Amy, as you say, we're probably all alloted some that we need to just DEAL with. (In my case, by putting off most work, watching stupid TV and eating too much good food:)

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Nataly on 7th March 2008
We all have 'em. Ask for an extra long hug from the little ones and get a refreshing night of sleep. Spring will be here before we know it and we will all feel better!

Flag as inappropriate Posted by VickyandJen.com on 7th March 2008
Hi Nataly,
Are you kidding me? Just one of those?
Over time they cluster in a small collection, but we forget all about these days when things are going well and we do find the inspiration, resistance, gusto -- however you want to call it -- to get over these things.
No trick works in one of these days ... the only trick that works is a good bath, the company of Johnny Walker on the rocks (or straight), a good book, a comedy movie and deep sleep.
... and we always keep walking (or so Mr. Johnny walker says).
Jokes aside, let me know if there is anything I can help you with except for some nonsense advice (like the one above).
Cheers,
Lorena.

Flag as inappropriate Posted by Lorena on 7th March 2008
I understand just how you feel. Weather will do it for me. It is hard to write or get much of anything done with gloomy weather.

I can usually get "re-freshed" by reading a short up-lifting story or a Bible verse or totally changing my daily routine around.

I am always thankful that there are only 24 hours in a day, and for most of us, 8 in a work day.

Blue22d

Flag as inappropriate Posted by sandyd on 7th March 2008
You know, I like to think there are a certain number of crappy days we all have to endure. And not crappy because you are going through something major, but I'm talking a PMS, your kid is sick, you have to work with some jerk on a project or you get a speeding ticket (all in the same day) kind of day. Once you realize you are having a day like that, just think "phew, I'm getting one of my crappy days over with."

My daycare provider was sick today.

Amy
Mom to 3
www.sofiabean.com

Flag as inappropriate Posted by AmyE on 7th March 2008