Faff Free Friday #33 - The I AM Worth It Issue
Has anything like this happened to you?
Something you know you meant to do, but didn't, until a triggering incident made you sit up and wake up?
It happened to me - just over a week ago. (Go to last week's missive for the funny pic - promise it isn't too eeugh!)
Crashing into a wall at speed, propelled by my own feet, I got a head injury.
Proximate cause was me putting up and making do with A LOT of things (all under control, in case you are wondering/worrying, now!)
These pics say it all really.
Before....
And after....
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What a difference a week (and that bump to the head) makes
A long overdue office refit - with a table I used for art replaced with the longed-for adjustable desk which is perfect for me and my back issues as I can sit and stand (and anything in between lol) and a second set of Kallax storage to match the other side of the room.
Decluttering allows space for mind, body and soul to expand. It takes away a low level of stress - even for someone like me who likes organised chaos.
I AM worth it
Because I suffer stress through chronic conditions I really and truly do not to add to it myself! My bill for the furniture, delivered overnight from IKEA, was reasonable and is a valid business expense.
I accept, more now, that I AM worth it.
Better Done Than Perfect
It has taken all week to build the furniture and organise it between existing commitments and at least one of the boxes is full of assorted 'filing' (crap) I will need to sort.
But it is 95% done.
Top Tip - Get it Done Today Rather Than Regret NOT Doing It Tomorow
Share if you want to commit to doing something over the next few days to help you keep yourself accountable...even if it isn't a big thing, what can you do today to help yourself for a change?
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2 年This is so true - I ignored an initially minor injury to my neck and back to focus on more immediate and urgent family concerns. As a result, I ended up in pain for some years, thankfully helped by a fantastic physio team but still not completely healed. To make matters worse, I didn't use my perfectly good office equipment for months in 2020, because snuggling in the family room with my laptop was more comforting. Thinking about yourself isn't self-indulgence! By the way, love the new office furniture! Hope you're feeling better after your run-in with the house ??
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2 年Looks so much better. This is an additional hazard of more working from home. We have to be so much more aware of taking care of our own health and safety. Hope you are on the mend.