Faithr Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I simply can not pay attention long enough to get stuff done in any measurable way. I've been trying to declutter curriculum/clean up the pile of books all over my dining room. This is only one of the myriad chores that need to be done to put this house in some semblance of order. I get a little bit done but then I drift off, either because of the kids or because I go to put something away and see something else that needs to be done. . . . This happens to me constantly. I just lose focus so quickly. It's truly pathetic. I want to be one of those energetic, efficient, cheerful housekeepers. I like things to be in order, I just find it incredibly draining to set up and maintain things in an orderly way. It doesn't come naturally to me at all. And I grew up in a very orderly, neat home. I literally start to get a headache or I start yawning uncontrollably and feel all droopy with prolonged exposure to housework! Okay, I"ll stop whining, take some advil and get back to work now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kribby Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 glad it wasn't just me, someone else can join the club with you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah CB Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Me, too! I was just downstairs cleaning out the school room and then I realized I hadn't booked summer music lessons yet so I went upstairs to do that and of course the phone was next to the computer so I ended up here on the boards. I'd better get back downstairs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I have Attention Deficit Packing Disorder. The movers will be here 9 am Wednesday and I am on here. I came down to grab some boxes and, well, you know the rest of the story. Ugh. Back to the duty that is screaming my name right now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 It's good to know there's others like me out there. :cheers2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningirl71 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 And, I thought I was all alone. Now I know where to come for support. Thank you! Thank you! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Hopefully this is a summer thing! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I talk on the phone or listen to podcasts on my ipod while I clean. It helps keep me thinking of other things I "need" to be doing and lets me do the mindless tasks while keeping my brain at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSMP Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 That's really cute.....:lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlashine Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I am with you. Listening music does help sometimes, as well as audio books, but sometimes I get so wrapped up in things I forget about them and don't get anything done. Glad to know I'm not alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I am right there with ya!!! But...now that Wimbledon has started....I know I am doomed, LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 This has a name: Side-Tracked Home Executives! SHEs for short. See the description at FlyLady.net. And count me as a recovering SHE. I have to deliberately re-focus myself on my goal, because the temptation to wander off onto side paths is ever present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Oh thanks Sharon but I am beyond Flylady. I have tried and dropped out 5 times now. I am not exaggerating when I say I'm pathetic! BUT I did manage to get the dining room pretty clean. I still have a couple of piles on the table that just need proper homes (which don't quite exist yet) and I have stuff for upcoming co-op stacked in neat piles on the floor. They also need to find a friendly bookshelf to live on. Haven't gotten quite to that task yet. The best thing though is that I completely cleaned out our credenza where 4 out of 5 kids keep their books and I got the old stuff moved down to the basement and the new stuff neatly put into their drawers/shelves! Yippee! I just keep going into the dining room, opening up the credenza doors and smiling at all the neatly placed books/kits etc. I'm just glowing right now . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathy in MD Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks for naming my problem! :) Personally I consider it a sign of high intellegence because my mind races at such high speeds that the slow mundane bore.d.o m e o f h o u s e w o zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz puts me to sleep. My dh calls it something else ;) Actually I do find it easier to get house work done late at night when I'm tired or while listening to NPR. Unfortunately my favorite shows are during school hours :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 I simply can not pay attention long enough to get stuff done in any measurable way. I've been trying to declutter curriculum/clean up the pile of books all over my dining room. This is only one of the myriad chores that need to be done to put this house in some semblance of order. I get a little bit done but then I drift off, either because of the kids or because I go to put something away and see something else that needs to be done. . . . This happens to me constantly. I just lose focus so quickly. It's truly pathetic. I want to be one of those energetic, efficient, cheerful housekeepers. I like things to be in order, I just find it incredibly draining to set up and maintain things in an orderly way. This sounds exactly like me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Thanks for naming my problem! :) Personally I consider it a sign of high intellegence because my mind races at such high speeds that the slow mundane bore.d.o m e o f h o u s e w o zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz puts me to sleep. My dh calls it something else ;) Actually I do find it easier to get house work done late at night when I'm tired or while listening to NPR. Unfortunately my favorite shows are during school hours :( This is why I have podcasts!! Many of the shows on NPR you can download via podcast and listen to them on your computer/ipod when you want! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 There's no such thing. It's all them, not you; those weird, freaky people who have Obsessive Compulsive Housekeeping Disorder. ;) Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 Oh Rosie, I like the way you think! I'm going to remember this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinsfamily Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 I, too, am afflicted with this disease. If a cure is found, please let me know as my husband will be ecstatic. Rosie...LOL! My MIL fully admits that she has that disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGirl Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Wow, a name for my disorder. I am glad I am not the only one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Attention Deficit Painting Disorder, Anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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