Question of the Day - Monday, August 30, 2021

[strider rose]

a little of both ... im disabled so i go at my own pace

 

[Silver Crazy]

Its a great descriptor - I have to remember it because I certainly have done it from time to time. Distractionator, distractionated, distractionating.

Have we invented some new words??

 

[Mia6]

Before the surgery, I was a get it done now! person but I cannot physically be like that any longer.and it makes me crazy.
I pace myself and make lists. My new helper is starting this week.

 

[Jem]

I'm a bit of both. It depends on the task at hand. Things I feel are tedious or that I hate doing, I procrastinate (like dishes or dusting). But when something needs to be done, or I have said to someone I would help with something, I hit the ground running. One of the benefits of having company over is that it forces me to do some of the cleaning chores I hate doing! I can get the whole house spick and span in a very short time when I know someone will see it.
I am also a "get 'er done" type at my place of work. I don't leave anything "for later", I can't.

 

[AbbysMom]

My new helper is starting this week.

So happy to hear this. I hope they work out well.

I guess I should answer the question. I'm also a little of both. There are some things that I get done right away and others that I really procrastinate on. As an example, I'm in the process of cleaning out my mother's house. I often open a drawer, closet, etc. look inside, go "ugh" and then just close it and walk away. I'm also trying to teach myself that what doesn't get done today can get done tomorrow (on most things, not all). They feeling of being constantly overwhelmed was really getting to me, and still does at times.

 

[susanm9006]

Have we invented some new words??

Absolutely.

 

[susanm9006]

So happy to hear this. I hope they work out well.

I guess I should answer the question. I'm also a little of both. There are some things that I get done right away and others that I really procrastinate on. As an example, I'm in the process of cleaning out my mother's house. I often open a drawer, closet, etc. look inside, go "ugh" and then just close it and walk away. I'm also trying to teach myself that what doesn't get done today can get done tomorrow (on most things, not all). They feeling of being constantly overwhelmed was really getting to me, and still does at times.

Oh yes, AbbysMom . I am in a similar situation with my mom’s house and have had that feeling/reaction many times. The sheer volume, the mix of treasures with junk combined with the emotional stuff can be overwhelming. I hope you have someone to help you.

 

[Winchester]

Love the word Distractionator! Describes my husband to a T!

Get it done. Now.

If I know something has to be done, I'd rather do it than have it hanging over my head.

Rick takes care of all the finances and bill-paying. That doesn't mean I don't know what's going on because I do! It's just that he's better at it than I am.

I hate a messy house. It really bothers me, but doesn't bother Rick at all. I like my kitchen to look and be clean. When the dryer bell rings in the basement, I'll go right down to get the laundry, largely because I don't like wrinkled clothing. Again, it doesn't bother Rick, but it does me.

Right now, we have a cover over a new stand that we bought because we're waiting on a plate of glass for the top. That way, the girls can't destroy the thing. You have no idea how much that cover bothers me! Oh, I know why it's there, but it makes me crazy.

 

[nurseangel]

I am such a Type B personality. I think that's what it's called. I am beyond calm, even in an emergency. If you ever see me run, you'd better run, too. And whatever you do, don't look back. You might see a bug with a million legs!

It can wait, unless it's my kitchen. Especially the refrigerator.

 

[misty8723]

Get it done, but it really depends on what it is. Like housework I'm more of a procrastinator.

 

[Maria Bayote]

I am the type of person who is always in a hurry, so I need to get things done asap or else I'd be in a terrible mood. Sometimes I'd wake up in the middle of the night, thought about some thing and get up just to do whatever it is.

My personality is opposite of my kids', who are the greatest procrastinators I have met.

 

[MonaLyssa33]

I procrastinate on pretty much everything in my personal life and then will get everything done in the span of a few days until the next time I really need to get things done. With work, I'm more on top of things.

 

[Willowy]

I procrastinate on pretty much everything in my personal life and then will get everything done in the span of a few days until the next time I really need to get things done. With work, I'm more on top of things.

Me too, basically. Although I always pay bills as soon as I get them (or after the next paycheck is deposited, if necessary), I guess I've never even considered procrastinating on bills.

 

[DownTheLane]

I tend to procrastinate a lot it really makes things so much harder for myself. Even the stupidest little chores like bringing that plate downstairs or something will get put off. I've tried to start the school year with more of a proactive approach, but I'll have to see how long I can keep it up