2025 Week #10 Weekly Goal Sharing! (Monday 03/03/25 - Sunday 03/09/25)
I welcome anyone to commit to a goal here today.
But importantly, talk about getting it done..... or why it didn't happen yet.
To praise each other for our efforts and wins.
While supporting each other through trials and setbacks.
And to continue trying and not give up.
Remember:
Every Goal should be considered "Worthy".
Never belittle your achievements and be proud of yourself for your daily accomplishments!
Whether they be Complex or Simple.
Getting out of bed is a good day..... Good job I say!
Share your goals today, for support and encouragement.
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Do Your Best and Get Your rest.
Things are usually much harder then we think. Do your best. Be kind to yourself and Be kind to others.
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And Any Others. If you want to be added/removed to/from the tag list, let me know. 😃
It's a fresh week in a fresh month.
For me, the hard winter has passed.
It seems, this is a new, fresh start for the year.
Feel the power..... Finish a project.... Make a plan.
You can do it. I know you can! 🌞🌱
@IsayUncle That's beautiful ^-^
@BlueDarkAurora
Well, thank you.
I hope you, can have, or continue, a fresh perspective too. ☺️. YAY.
What does YAY stand for?... You Are Yaymazing. lol. You're great!
Have an awesome day.
@IsayUncle Yaymazing :D so cool!! You're cool +_+
Thank you so much, hope you have a wonderful day!! <3
Pretty much the same as previous weeks. Do my schoolwork, not let things get to me, not panic, and take care of the animals. And do some pictures or write
Got the lab completed. Now to write about the fictional company. So far, I'm ahead of schedule...
@Enthenia
That sounds pretty good. Just rolling along, steady as she goes. Good for you. 😀.
Good job on the lab and being ahead of schedule. YIPPEE!
So what did you write about the fictional company? just curious. 😁.
I worked all day and now i'mpretty tired.
@IsayUncle I have to do a vulnerability policy and a patch policy. I have to look examples up for those because I have no idea how to do them.
Got the second assignment submitted! And ahead of schedule! Will start the lab for no. 3 next week. And look at the comments on the first.
Down to all the ones that I have to get on the VPN to access account information at work but all reports should be done by next week
last week my goal changed from doing module 1 of my health program to accomplishing basic self-care activities that were long overdue - laundry and showering, which i did complete.
this week is a rough week for me healthwise. it's that time of the month, which has a negative effect on my mood, especially one day during it i literally can't function or do anything at all. so i always have to be aware of that and make sure i have enough groceries for that day, so i'm staying stocked up. one goal this week is to submit my taxes, and aim for more things but not sure what else i will accomplish beyond my taxes.
@fearlessWriter78
I'm sorry you're feeling bad and losing time because of health situations.
I glad you said your goal changed, and you did not say, "that you failed." that is really powerful, even as simple as it sounds. Keep that attitude. I hope you get back to your module soon.
I started these threads a couple years ago because back then, I was unable to do basic self-care activities or even get out bed on a daily basis. They overwhelmed me and they consumed the entire week just to do basic everyday things. I was not working regularly and I still could not complete these chores.
Sometimes it would take me four days to do 2 loads of laundry. But i would get (out of bed #goal 1) and (do laundry #goal2) until it was done for the week.
I'm sharing that with you because I understand completely, how hard it is. SUPER KUDO's with the laundry and showering. It does get more normal when you stay at it! 👍😄
@IsayUncle yes i have a habit of feeling like a failure in general. so i try to avoid using that kind of language and instead focusing on the positive, in a healthy way. i do have quite a bit of shame surrounding how low functioning i am. i'm not working either due to my health, but it's a goal of mine to eventually get back to work again!
i really appreciate you sharing your similar experience. on weeks like this one i might struggle to stay up out of bed, whereas usually i hop right out of bed. i'm realizing it's important to be in touch with my body's needs, including giving it the rest it needs, but not too much rest, otherwise it can interfere with my productivity. i think the main issue for me will be staying consistent and getting on a daily/weekly schedule with things.
i'm really glad you started these threads too. it seems like they've helped you and i think they already are beneficial for me. :) so thank you for being a kind presence here on the site and in these posts!
@fearlessWriter78
You're very welcome.
I don't know if it's ironic or normal coincidence but some of the stages that you go through are exactly the same as what I went through.
I felt the same way about sleeping. I felt like staying in bed all day, but logic just dictated that that was not possible. So it made sense to me to try to get up and do that one sure that I've written down to make sure that it was done everyday and then if I had to go back to bed I did. Sometimes that one chore made me physically and emotionally tired.
It made sense to me that if I was physically and emotionally tired then it was important to let my body and mind rest. And I was not ashamed of it. But at the same time, I was honest with myself about not staying in bed for the sake of just staying in bed.
Don't be ashamed of yourself. Tame that shame by knowing that you're doing the best that you can right now. You are on the road to doing much better, one day at a time. .😀
Footnote.... I was unable to even imagine how i was ever going to be able to go to work again. But learning to maintain certain chores through the week..... somehow, gave me time to work..... I don't know how and it's weird. But i never sacrifice getting those chores, important to me, done. To this day, i still try to get certain chores done every day.
Today is Thursday and my personal chores have fallen behind so i took today off from work to help me get them done before Monday. (it's that important to me, because I'm proud of accomplishing these simple tasks)
I can keep talking but..... I don't want to alienate you because I think you are doing very well on your own accord right now. Just know, magic happens as you grow. I hope you're not feeling too ill today and have a simple, good day.
@IsayUncle thank you, i am feeling better this week more than usual, which is great.
that's a good point to have one thing to get done for sure each day. i've realized i can only do one physical task (groceries, laundry, shower, errand etc) per day. i usually have one thing i tell myself i have to get done that day, and i think that helps just having one thing (instead of 5) important thing to make sure i do.
as far as tiredness goes, my energy starts to drop by the afternoon. and i am winded with just the smallest tasks. it's just my illness is zapping my energy as my body tries its best to manage things.
i've enjoyed us talking, so feel free to share as much as you'd like! i'd love to hear more about how you got back to working? for me that seems pretty impossible right now at least, but i know i'll get there. i did a little freelance work last year but that backfired (given a symptom i have i can't work in that particular field). it sounds like you can relate to this stage i'm in though, and i do realize it's just a stage and i am determined to pull myself out of it.
@fearlessWriter78
I'm glad you're feeling better this week. And it's nice talking with you too.
We'll stay at it then and maybe make things easier... or at least better, as time goes on. 
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You will be able to pull yourself up. Little bits, just tiny little bits in the right direction with consistency and purpose. You will feel so good sometimes!... for sure! 😃
Starting von my monthly reports and working my way through the customer folders. Wish people who work with customer folders understood proper naming conventions (LN, FN middle name if available. No just initial. "A" can stand for Alex, Albert, Anthony, Andrew, Arthur, etc. and if you're dropping an updated ID into the file change the file name! Don't leave it as 8/4/24 when it actually expires in 2032. And, if people have a similar name, check all folders! Don't just assume your person is new. I had to combine two folders earlier. Oh and don't just put ID. We do driver's licenses, military ID, state ID, passport, etc. They are not the same).
But no one listens when I bring this up so I have to spend time fixing things. They yell at me when I'm not consistent but there are no controls in place for the files
And since I had to spend most of my time sifting through documents and trying to find most of the identifications either by looking through our folders or ones the properties sent over then realizing that some properties we don't get IDs from, I didn't get to my assignment.
I'm also behind on the other monthly task since it took me most of the day to find 77 names. And if I don't get everything done by Friday morning, I will be unproductive. I'm past the point of being tired of this place.
@Enthenia
I'm sorry it's getting you so frustrated ☹️. I hope you have a better day today.
@Enthenia
That makes me really mad too. When poor workmanship or just laziness increases the workload 10 fold because someone was too lazy to make a simple change or entry. I totally agree. 😠😒
@IsayUncle it's because none of the immediate supervisors have taken classes in Business Administration. Positions are obtained by connections. People may say otherwise but it's true. If it was based on ability, then so much time wouldn't be wasted.
And the morning hasn't started well. One bus never showed, the bus that would get me within walking distance (1 mile) to work was late then the bus that came after the one that never showed pulled up while I was crossing the street and barely caught it. Got to work at least a half hour later than I normally do and everything is screwed up now.
I want to yell open the *&!@! folder!! More than one customer has had extra folders and reports are being run three months after a report has been done (they are good for a year) because people can't take 3-5 seconds to open a file and look at it. And yet I get blamed for wasting money when I put in a wrong date.
If management and organization were better, this job wouldn't be so bad.
@Enthenia
When you get done with your schooling, and you have your footing so that you can regroup, you will can an amazing manager or administrator. Your insights and work ethics are superior. That's what makes leaders.
You have a lot on your plate right now so that's not real important but working with this company is giving you a lot of experience what not to do. Making you a better asset!
@IsayUncle one of the few coworkers I talk to thought I'd be a good supervisor. I don't know. I'm not extremely amiable and I don't play the kiss up game that so many people here seem to have played. I don't fake sincerity but I have the sense enough not to be rude to someone else. I just avoid talking.
There's a technique called "servant leadership" where you lead by not acting like a boss. In places where collaboration is necessary, this technique makes the most sense. It would work in my department but it won't happen. Too many people doing the toffee-nose bit.
@Enthenia
😓😩😫
So I was able to find a vulnerability management policy from a university that I can use as a template for my fictional company. Should be able to get it done tomorrow. I'm down to 33 names out of 117 on one report and I don't have that many to do on the others. Not bad, considering they were assigned two days ago.
@Enthenia
That was smart for your fictional company. 👍 😀
Good job on the report too. Way to go! 
@IsayUncle I always try to find real examples so I know how it should be done.
Hopefully progress can be made today. Trying to finish all the background checks that I don't need to be on the VPN to access the customer information. The sites that I have to use to process the checks don't Ike when I'm on the VPN. Also, I have to stay alert for wires because the girl who usually does them is off today.
@IsayUncle Hey Uncle :) I've been sort of busy this week (not really lol) I'm trying to declutter the house. Depression has been on my back pretty bad so it's been slow going but I made a dent in it. (very small lol)
Discovered a sinkhole at the edge of the walkway that needs to be dealt with. It's supposed to get nice out eventually so I'll start then
Hope your week is going good
@mytwistedsoul
I've been thinking of you this week. I'm glad you popped in. I know what you mean about that depression. Sorry to hear it. Feel better today.
Hmmm? I'm thinking... hmmmm? Declutter house + Sinkhole = Solution for both. 😂🤣😂😁.
The nicer weather will be a big boost. We've already had several days of it here and.... OMG... So Good!
Take care my friend and stay in touch. 😀
@mytwistedsoul
How you feeling bud, Any better?
@IsayUncle You battling with it too? I'm sorry if you are. It sucks all the motivation away. I fought back against a little harder today. Stiff upper lip and all that. I realized something about it today and how it can bring others down too so... I need to figure out what to do about that 😅 Warm temps sound so nice. I think when I can be outside and not freeze that'll help too. I'm hoping it does
@mytwistedsoul
I'm glad to hear you have that whole stiffer upper lipper thing going on yesterday. Perhaps it can be a little bit better again today a little bit more.😳
I really haven't been suffering from depression, but really stressing about work and finances. With My struggle for the past three years, I've used up all my reserves. (i mean every last penny, literally, rolling spare change). so now I'm day-to-day. I was out of work for about 2 1/2 months because of the winter months, the holidays and my shoulders. The past month has been really positive for me but i am not even close to being secure. 🥺.
So, if you want, tell me about your sinkhole.... how big? Problems it will cause and what's the cure?
And also, does anything in paticular got you down.
You are also right about bringing other people down but that's putting the cart before the horse i think. Take care of yourself first and the goodness to others will follow.
Of course, being concerned of others is normal and we just do the best we can when we are struggling.
Wishing you a simple and good day today! 🤗
@IsayUncle Oh man. I'm really sorry to hear that. 😞 I do know what you mean though. It seems like a lot of us self employed folks are barely getting by. One set back is all it can take and it's often things we can't avoid or prevent. Equipment breakdowns and repairs or sickness. Weather too can really screw things up.I thought I was doing pretty good until something popped up with taxes from three years ago. Got that straightened out and then some how someone stole some credit card info. They went on a shopping spree in Brooklyn. Since I pay most bills online the CC company had my bank account info. They had a 2000.00 payment pushed through to drop the balance down and then went shopping again. Whoever it was must be pretty good at it. I flipped out of the CC company of course but they have to investigate it before they'll reimburse me. Like wtf? The whole thing is shady tbh 😐
@mytwistedsoul
Wow about the CC theft. I'm sorry to hear that. i hope they don't drag it out, but more importantly, you get your money back. AND they fix the problem.... that's probably not going to happen.
I have no experience with sinkholes but maybe with all the harsh weather we've had, underground waterways eroded the dirt away. I have heard some pretty good horror stories from small sinkholes end up swallowing whole houses. Perhaps you should be careful and maybe tie a rope to a tree just throw it in the hole for the heck of it just in case. 😂. Good luck with the back fill.
I've been lucky to have a consistent customer the past few weeks and he really likes working with me so that has given me a steady start towards financial redemption. Luckily I'm not in big debt and don't owe a lot of money but I do owe some. So NO breating room just yet.
Work & Core Balance Chores & Care for 6 dogs..... No fun venue.... I'm ok with that as i see my rebuild being a positive thing. But, very Tiring. 😅.
I don't know what you do for work but know you have a farm to care for and with the spring comes the beginning of much work. I think you'll do very well with thst stuff. Good luck tomorrow.
@IsayUncle Ikr?! They were supposed to cancel the cards and the account but they sent me a new card anyway 😂 I locked it and figured I'll wait til this mess is over before I tell them to stick it where the sun don't shine
@mytwistedsoul
Thanks for sharing. Sounds like a cool set up. Keeps you busy anyway! 😁
That would be cosidered a legitimate farm here. With the animals, we could get all the farm tax exemptions available.
