Just got back from taking G to tennis (plus I got a walk in) + dropping A at gym. I’m actually even more interested what my weekend time tracking will reveal!
So far, I can surmise a few things:
- I lack time for admin on most days. I mean, I KNEW THAT. But part of me thought “well, it’s an aberrant week” or “it’s my own fault for not getting it in.” AND YET I teach in my courses all of the time that planning and inbox-emptying time isn’t trivial and needs to be scheduled in. SO, I know this.
- The answer is probably to block it out farther in advance AND to admit to myself that I have to build it into most weekends. (I will be doing email stuff today, and it’s not a tragedy – I’ll still have time for other things!)
- Energy-wise, I am not EVER going to do anything administrative or productive on Friday nights. Or most nights, let’s be real. Friday nights are for reading or watching TV or a movie and generally going to bed early. Maybe occasionally they can be for something social. But nothing that feels like work or productivity! Someday if I work a job that allows my Fridays to be easier and flexible, things might be different, but for now I am fine with this cadence. And I don’t mind my Friday clinic — I had a nice day. (Still really digging the new location — it just feels more peaceful somehow because there is more physical space and it’s so much quieter!)
- I need to fill out an updated ideal week 🙂 I will do it today or tomorrow!
Also, a few of my January ‘streaks’ have ended, which is actually more of a relief since I get a little weird about streaks (too much pressure!) if they get long enough.
- I missed a day of morning pages.
- I missed 2 days of Headspace.
- I didn’t get to take a walk Friday (had to attend a coding/billing meeting between patient blocks, and by the time I got home it was dark-ish and I was NOT feeling it)
- I haven’t posted here every day (not that this was a specific goal, but still notable)
- And we all know about my Connections disaster (on 1/6). (No other mistakes on Connections this year so far, but I’m actually HAPPY not to have the pressure of a perfect streak since 1/1!!!)
I came home from dropping A off (only takes 15 min total so I felt fine leaving these two) to see this “obstacle course” being built in our driveway. (Josh is working this weekend).
COMING UP:
- lunch out with kids (meeting up with some of their friends) <– impromptu arrangement, see I am not opposed to serendipity when it works out. I just don’t like to RELY on it.
- EMAIL / ADMIN BLOCK
- At least 1 hour spent reading on the couch
- takeout dinner (our typical choice on call weekends)
- hopefully get to catch up on The Pitt S2 Ep2 (mysterious cliffhanger at the end of Ep1, which I was annoyed by!)
PODCAST REC: This post makes no mention of the news, but US and world events are definitely still on my mind. I found Friday’s Pantsuit Politics to be a particularly helpful episode for my own understanding and processing.
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Making an ideal week is on my agenda tomorrow too!
Am post call today and was up til 1:30 doing a neonatal case. But! I had made the plan that I would go to the grocery store to buy ice cream and fixings for D’s FOURTEENTH birthday party this week, and ended up going to sweetwaters, the library, and a bookstore (got two books! (I love impromptu fun.) Now I can give my reading glasses a spin!). Guess what I saw! Your book! Anyway I was going to email you a picture but I realized I don’t have it anymore. Happy Saturday!
14 14 14 !!!! Insane. And high school in this calendar year. Happy birthday D!!
I am curious what headspace programs you use — I am considering using it! Would appreciate the info from an experienced user!
I use the Headspace app and just do the “daily” 10 minute (the one that is new each day!). I’ve tried to get more intense with it at other points but honestly — I just like the 10 minutes, it feel like enough for me in this life stage!
I just wanted to write and say thank you for including the podcast rec. It is becoming increasingly difficult for me to engage with content that does not acknowledge what is happening. We are long past the point where saying things like ‘this isn’t a political blog’ is an acceptable dodge. I’m not saying that everything has to suddenly be about politics, because I like to read stuff that isn’t doom scrolling too, but we’ve reached the point (in my opinion, we hit this stage almost a year ago, certainly back in April), where it’s important to me that I do not give my time or focus to people who support the actions of the would-be dictator in the White House (and his enablers). And silence, at this point, is complicit. So thank you for making it clear that I can continue to engage with and enjoy your content.
It’s hard because I also 100% understand the need for a break from the upsetting content, and also — I don’t feel like any sort of expert. But I do try to share when it’s on my mind — especially the hard work of others doing a great job analyzing things and providing very educated reflection. LOVE beth and sarah for their nuanced takes!!!