“Set impossible challenges. Then catch up with them.”
Richard Branson
I know I missed a few personal deadlines, Spidey, no need to rub it in!
Sometimes life itself feels like an impossible challenge, but we have to rise to whatever is thrown at us, don’t we?
The last week, I feel like I have been playing catch up with myself the whole week, if I’m honest.
What with feeling unwell, headaches lingering, a sore throat, and worrying that Covid had caught up with me, along with absences at work, and playing staff chess, moving people around to ensure the place was sufficiently staffed, along with trying to keep up with my housework chores plan, and try and get to my laptop daily… it’s been quite a week!
There were definitely some days when I thought my plans were impossible, however, I managed to keep on top of pretty much all of them.
The only one I am dubious of completing is that I promised myself that I would add 2k words to the MS this weekend. So far, I am at 0 because I needed a day of being extremely self-centred, as I wasn’t feeling well on Saturday. But, if I am doing as I hope, I will try and write in the morning when the family is still asleep, and I am awake, and again in the afternoon when Lil Man goes for cricket training.
Fingers crossed I manage to hit a goal that, right now, feels a bit impossible!
So, do you feel like you’re constantly playing catch up?
Wishing you a wonderfully peaceful Sunday, Peeps!
But I Smile Anyway... 
Feb 06, 2022 @ 18:20:35
I know how playing catch up feels .I was there last week, but, TAKE HEART; this week I am all caught up and enjoying a bookish, self-centered Sunday.
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Feb 06, 2022 @ 18:26:45
Enjoy that, Rae!!
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Jan 31, 2022 @ 14:22:25
Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Jan 31, 2022 @ 05:27:06
I hope you feel better quickly, Ritu. January is a tough month.
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Jan 31, 2022 @ 06:12:40
Two weeks of term left, Robbie!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 21:36:58
Well done, Sis! No way to scold. 😉 Not every week is the same, and playing chess with several appointments is the usual way, in times like these. Have a nice week ahead! xx Michael
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 21:42:56
There’s always something, Bro!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 21:43:42
Thats true, Sis! But we will win.
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 21:34:19
Reblogged this on NEW BLOG HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 17:34:35
You’ve set these goals for yourself, Ritu, so it’s perfectly OK if life gets in the way!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 17:35:43
Thanks, John! I do find, if I set myself goals, I’m quite good at achieving them, too! Most of the time…
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 18:18:25
Which is why you deserve to re-schedule them when real life rears its ugly head!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 18:28:01
I appreciate that! 😊
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 17:06:44
I hope you reach your goal, Sister. With so much going on even cold symptoms can wear you down and linger. Take care 🙏🏽💜
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 17:33:26
Thank you, Brother! I did it! 2.5 k words!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 18:30:32
You’re welcome, Sister! That’s awesome! 💜🙏🏽
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 15:53:54
From where I’m sitting, you’re doing just great, Ritu. We expect so much of ourselves, but have to take a deep breath and slow down now and then. Now I’m in the late ‘octo’ region…I sometimes think back to when I was your age and am filled with wonder at what I did. (You’ll do that too…I promise!) It’s a good feeling.to compensate for the too- speedy passing of the years!! Keep well. xx.
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 15:58:21
Thank you, Joy! Time does fly, you’re right. I’m trying to make every moment count!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 15:41:22
There are our plans and there is life. But as long as we have plans, we have chances to get them done. If not today then for sure tomorrow.
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 15:47:07
So true, Sis!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 15:57:58
💖
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 15:28:10
If you had even tried to write on your MS, it probably would not have been very good. A day of R&R makes all the difference.
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 15:38:54
I smashed it today, instead, Jennie!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 16:39:08
Hooray!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 13:08:19
Ritu, your Branson quote reminds me of a term from my favorite business book called “Built to Last.” One of the tenets of successful companies is BHAGS – Big Hairy Audacious Goals. We set a high bar and then should chase after it. Keith
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 13:20:43
Absolutely, it’s like the “Aim for the moon. Even if you miss , you’ll still end up among the stars.” Have a great Sunday, Keith!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 11:42:51
Holy moly Ritu, I am always in awe how much you manage. You are truly amazing. Hope you’ll find the time for writing and that you have a lovely Sunday 🤗
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 11:55:07
Thank you, Bee! I hope so! Trying my hardest! I’ve done my morning writing session and hit 1300 words! Hope the pm one is as productive!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 14:51:56
You go, lady 😍🤗
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 10:48:49
Peace be with you!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 10:55:47
Thank you, Sis 💜
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 09:13:57
I started the year with a nasty cold and did almost nothing for a fortnight, so I’m behind on a lot of things. After too many decades of trying to keep going through minor illnesses, I’ve finally learned that allowing myself to get better is the sensible thing. Take care and I hope you feel better soon.
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 09:29:10
I’m glad you’re better now, April. We definitely need to give ourselves that time to recover.x
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 08:41:53
You need Douglas Adams quote on deadlines then (he really is my favourite author) ‘I love deadlines. I love the whooshing noise they make as they go by.’
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 08:44:10
Ha ha!!!!!
Very apt! Thanks, His Geoffleship!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 08:22:05
I’ve given myself permission to not do it all, and hit the ones I can, and that is enough. your energy and time can be given to rest and relaxation and feeling better.
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 08:43:39
Yes, manageable steps, and we can still reach our goals, then, too xx
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 07:29:44
Colds make us feel so meh..but rest up and once you feel better, Ritu I know you will catch up …Good Luck 🙂
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 08:43:07
Thank you, Carol. I’m up early thus Sunday. Feeling a little meh, but productive, too, so 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 08:43:51
Good to hear, Ritu..
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 07:02:00
Good luck reaching your goals.
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 08:42:23
Thank you!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 05:02:21
All the best Ritu. Hope you can shake it off and it is just plain cold. Take care
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 08:42:03
Tears are all coming back negative, so 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 11:52:50
👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 08:42:16
Tests, not tears, though they may follow!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 11:53:13
Lol! I was a bit confused!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 11:55:40
🤣🤣 that’s predictive text for you!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 11:59:04
Yeah! It suggestions are hilarious!
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 12:43:09
And sometimes embarrassing!😳
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 13:01:00
Haha! I’ve stopped being embarrassed about it. Not my fault !😛
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Jan 30, 2022 @ 13:19:31
🤣
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