My monster posts are always a bit hard for me to write.
First, I’m no artist so it always take me FOREVER to come up with a drawing for my Little Man to color.
Second, I sometimes feel like I’m “over” sharing (yes…me…over sharing!)
Last, I always end up feeling vulnerable after. Like people are going to be judging me (Worst. Feeling EVER!).
This month’s post was even harder for me to write because I’m having to admit to a bad habit that I have…Scatterbrainess!
Is there such a thing? Or maybe scatterism? In other I CAN’T FOCUS!!! “Hello My name is Marielle, and I’m a scatterbrain.”
Did you all read the desperation in my voice? It seems that the older I get, the harder it is for me to focus on just one thing. I used to think that it was multitasking…but sadly it is not.
I’ve looked around a here’s a few things that I find that help me a lot with scatterbrainess.
1. Get A Day Planner
Recently I started looking into getting a day planner. I find that when I write stuff down,
I’m more likely to follow through with them. There are some nice ones, but I’ve been thinking of doing one
of my own (Like I have the time for that!).
2. Get Help
No need to check yourself into a facility for this one (I kid, I kid!). I’m talking about asking for help from family and close friends. The hubby’s grandmother comes over every once in a while, and she helps out with a bit of housework folding (bless her heart). My sister is also a big help to me.
3. Slow Down
This one might be the hardest one but BREATHE! Slow down! I find my brain becomes more scattered when trying to do everything at once. All I managed to do is stress myself out, but nothing gets done.
Let me share my October’s progress before I get distracted.
Net Worth Report for October 2014
The Little Man felt the need to write his name…in cursive! Cutest thing ever!
Do you suffer from scatterbrainism? What are some tips that you use to stay focus? Love hearing from you guys!
Don’t forget to check back next month to see my progress!
Worry less about what other people think – your art is always great…just like the monster you drew this month!
I am SOOOO with you on this! I think one of my biggest problems is that I don’t ‘slow’ down.
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Love the monster! I have been a scatterbrain lately, getting ready to move and I will once again be organized (I hope!). Once organized the rest falls into place for me usually.
I can totally relate to this right now. I’m a total scatterbrain but I tend to call it “mommy brain.” I just can’t seem to get it together and I feel like being pregnant with our second has made it worse! Thanks for sharing the things that have helped you!
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I have these same issues with being scatterbrained. My Life Planner is such a huge help for me!
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I suffer from scatterbrains a lot more than I used to. I used to be able to keep things contained in a planner but these days I feel like I am all over the place with life.
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I thought the monster was pretty cute 😉 I think it’s in the air or something because I’ve been a bit of a scatter brain lately myself 😉
I feel your pain. I, too, am a scatterbrain. In fact just the other day I… what was I saying?
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It can be really difficult to stay focused when you’re juggling a job and a family. There are so many things and people that require our attention.
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I most definitely suffer from scatterbrain! I have a notebook I always carry around with me, I list out what I want to accomplish for each day of the week on Sundays, it is also where I keep track of all my projects and measurements so that I can have a reference at any time. Without this notebook I’ll spend a whole day accomplishing stuff but no clue what! 🙂
I absolutely LOVE having a physical day planner. My digital calendar is fine, but there is something about writing down my schedule that makes it easier to remember
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That’s an awesome monster! I need to take your advice and slow down, I’m always scatterbrained because my mind is going a mile a minute.
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I am definitely scattered. I bought myself a daily planner but I don’t use it! I’d much rather record digitally.
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I love that drawing! This is so me. If it wasn’t for my planner (which most days I forget I have!) I would forget most everything!
Without a day planner i would forget half of the stuff i am supposed to do. These are all great tips for fellow scatterbrains.
I am pretty good. Not too scattered with my thoughts. I have always been a pretty organized person, even more so when I have a lot of my plate. I am a list maker and that keeps me on task.
Your monster is great. I need to write stuff in my planner to stay organized if not I wouldn’t complete anything.
Art is very subjective so no worries about what others think! I think the monster looks great 🙂
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I am super scatterbrained lately. I am blaming it on baby that is sue in 3 weeks! Checklists do help, but sometimes I still forget things.
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My thoughts are always scattered.:p I’ll try your tips.
Well… hello, I’m Elizabeth and I, too, am scatterbrain.
I love the scatterbrain picture. I really need to start doing this for my daughter, I think she would enjoy it and I really miss drawing.
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Day planners are very very helpful. I used to use one that I carried around before I got a smart phone. Now it’s all planned into that, it gives reminders and things, very easy to use
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I have an Excel spreadsheet that works as my daily planner. Each cell includes a day’s work plans. This helps me focus and set priorities. 🙂
I need a day planner too! I’m all over the place at the moment and I hate it.
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I too am a scatterbrain but its always important to plan and slow down, always works for me
The monster is too cute, stop worrying about what others think! And about the scatterbrain-ness I think there’s something in the water because I’ve been feeling that way a lot lately too! Lol
Yes I am definitely a scatterbrain myself. Your son’s picture is really cute. =)
I’ve been thinking of making my own daily planner too (just for me). It’s hard to find one in the store that matches up to what/how I want to use it. Like you though, time’s not on my side for it lately.
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I love the drawing it is well done. I think everyone has scatterbrain sometimes. In my case I have ADD so it is hard at times. You hit the mark when you said to slow down and take a breath. Being organized is important so writing down what you need done that day is best starting with importance first. The trick is not to get frustrated with yourself when you don’t finish something you felt you should because you can do it tomorrow. Thanks for sharing.
Keep on keeping on! You seem to be making good progress and having these tips will help.
Making lists, long term and short term goals help me avoid my scatterbrains. I totally can relate!
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I definitely need a day planner because like you, if I write things down, they will likely get done. And I LOVE his cursive signature!!!
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Getting a day planner is definitely a good way to start getting organized. My problem is I use one for a few days and then stop. But I love buying them 🙂
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Ha ha – I love this post. I think we all suffer from being scatter-brained sometimes. 🙂
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My problem isn’t with the scatter brains but the “never enough time”
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The drawing/coloring is great! Congrats on your son learning cursive!
I feel like I’m so scatterbrained sometimes. It’s usually when I’m running on little sleep though. 🙁
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Girl, I am so sure no-one is judging you. In fact, I think you are full of courage. And the fact you are confronting your monster head on is commendable. Keep chipping away at it girl
Thank you so much Veronica for your kind words! It’s nice knowing that I have people like you cheering for me!
I am such a scatterbrain lol I’ll def be using these tips!
I love this post because I am also scatterbrained once in a while. Ok, more than once in a while lol. Love your monster!
Thank you so very much! I’m so glad to know that I’m not the only one that’s scatterbrained! lol
I get scatterbrained at times….especially when I am on the Internet. I will be researching something, and then go off on this tangent, and then like an hour later, I realize that I was actually looking up something and didn’t complete the first (often more important task). I’m also forgetful (which is why I have to write down everything) and clumsy (I literally walk into walls).
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Too funny! I have the same issue when doing things on the internet! I have to keep reminding myself of what I was doing.
I call mine an entirely different word. ADHD. My therapist actually told me that I may have it because I can never stay focus for too long. Who would have thought that me at my age would have that. Go figure! 🙂
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I love that picture. It is so adorable!
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Planners are everything. All I have to do now is try to narrow it down to one.
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It’s happen with me sometimes. I always worry too much about lots of things and like one of your tips, I take slow down working on my online stores. Mostly I just watch tv or putting my photos on FLICK account 😀
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I have to agree with the list – especially the last one. Slowing down – sometimes.. everything just go too fast even on my head. We do get better at things when we work on it one step at a time.
Without my planner and I don’t get half of the things I need to get done. It’s great to be able to see what you need to accomplish and check it off as you do it. Love the monster by the way.
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I love your tips and I also have to admit lately I have become a little bit of a scatterbrain. I put my younger sons homework in my older sons book bag. I had to email the teacher on that one. I only have two boys and sometimes I don’t know what gets into me but I call them by the wrong name. Better go over your tips again. lol
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I struggle with getting help, I always want to do everything by myself.
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I am scatter-brained too and have to force myself to stay organized! I have two planners, and I sync my phone and computer calendars to help!