Hard Things

[ysabetwordsmith]

Life is full of things which are hard or tedious or otherwise unpleasant that need doing anyhow. They help make the world go 'round, they improve skills, and they boost your sense of self-respect. But doing them still kinda sucks. It's all the more difficult to do those things when nobody appreciates it. Happily, blogging allows us to share our accomplishments and pat each other on the back.

What are some of the hard things you've done recently? What are some hard things you haven't gotten to yet, but need to do? Is there anything your online friends could do to make your hard things a little easier?

Comments

[siliconshaman]

I'm staring down the barrel of a job I'm really not looking forward to. I've got to tidy up my workshop, it's at the stage where there's so much stuff piled up that it's not actually usable as a work space... problem is, most of that doesn't have anywhere to go and the majority of it isn't junk, hence why it's piled up on every available surface, several layers deep. Usual problem, lack of storage space, compounded by the fact I cleaned out and converted one of the usual storage areas into a bike shed, and had to evacuate one of the other 'rooms' due to a leak.

*sigh*

I need a Tardis or a pocket dimension or something to create more space, than there's actually space for. Haven't figured that out yet. (and no I don't have the money to rent a storage unit).

Not looking forward to it... it's messy, hard work and involves trying to solve problems there aren't any good answers to. My back and head ache just thinking about it!

[whimsicalmeerkat]

I've finally started unpacking from my last move, but there's just so much more to do. I've been having good luck with body doubling, but I'm worried my friends will get sick of it. Maybe I should cross that bridge only when I get to it. One hard thing I did that's ongoing is joined an online gym. Working out is very hard for me, but I'm doing it.

Thoughts

[ysabetwordsmith]

>> I've finally started unpacking from my last move, but there's just so much more to do. <<

There are many approaches to this. "Unpack a box a day" is popular but exhausting. However, look at your time and energy budget. Do you have a day, an evening, an hour, or whenever that is consistently available? If so, aim to unpack a box during that time. Conversely, some folks like to look at places or projects in the new home. Find, unpack, and put away what goes in a bathroom drawer or a kitchen cabinet; or get out your spring clothes. You can put away the heaviest winter clothes and ignore them for at least 6 months!

>> One hard thing I did that's ongoing is joined an online gym. Working out is very hard for me, but I'm doing it.<<

Go you!

sylvanwitch has a Fitness Fellowship where folks can share their accomplishments, with or without goals. I usually just list the yardwork or event walking that I have done.