Tuesday, February 14

10 Things That Matter

Regular readers would know that at the moment I am all about Making IT Matter. Whatever it is I am doing I want to make sure it matters. I want to start being more accountable for my time and the way I spend it. I want to be a positive influence and example for my children. I want my life to matter as much as it possibly can.

Now I have realised that it is not necessary for me to change the world at large to make my life matter. All I need to do is make sure that I am being the best me I can be. I know that I have mentioned this before but it is something that I constantly need to remember. I sometimes forget to remember you see.

When Karlee handed over Me & YOU I was ecstatic.  As all the cool blogs host an awesome linky and now I would have my own as well.  Of course change can be a very scary thing though so I know that not everyone will want to take part.  Which is fine.  With time I hope to create an inspiring place where change is not so scary.  Where the final destination is worth the journey, regardless of what the road was like.

In the meantime though I will just continue to share my story and the positive changes I am creating, not just for me but my family as well.  I am so thankful to those who have taken the time to share their changes.

Now I know previously I have only worried about making one thing matter each week.  I don't like to put too much pressure on myself.  At this still early stage of the game it is important I have as many successes as possible.  However.  I have realised that there are so many things that need to matter that I can't just do one at a time.  Thankfully there are a few that can all sort of tie together though so it doesn't seem so overwhelming.

  1. Write regularly.  And by that I mean every day.  Like anything it improves with practise.  If I am going to be serious about being a famous writer I really need to put pen to paper, of fingertips to keys or something other than the current levels of procrastination and self doubt.
  2. Being present for the children.  Making sure I disconnect from the electric world and spend time living.
  3. Ensuring that I am well rested and suitable fueled to tackle anything the treasures might spontaneously throw at me.
  4. Providing interesting and nutritious food on a regular basis.  It is important to be aware of what works best for our bodies and provide it that, as much as possible.  Plus since eating is a part of life it only makes sense to get the most out of it.
  5. Leading an active life.  Getting out and about in the great outdoors and making the most of the land that surrounds us.
  6. Remaining true to what I believe in.
  7. Letting others know they are cared for and loved.
  8. Being on time.  Being late is rude.  Plain and simple.  Sounds harsh I know but as someone trying to curb a terrible (and I mean give her a half hour head start kind of terrible) habit of always being excessively late I need to be harsh.  I have little to no concept of time.  Never have.  But I want to.  I don't want my girls to grow up thinking it is alright to keep people waiting for you.  All. The. TIME.
  9. The housework.  I can't believe I got this far without mentioning the housework.  Maintaining a clean and tidy house matters more than anything.  It is the cornerstone of happiness for the modern family.
  10. The washing.  Similar but not quite the same as the housework.  It is such a mammoth part of life it gets a point all of it's own.  (That and it's late and I am really struggling to think of anything else right now)
So there you have it.  Ten things that I will make matter this week.  What about you?

Joining in with my own

23 comments:

  1. I like how you know and value time now. I for one really dislike tardiness and find it very hard when people are late.. And don't seem to mind that they are! I try to arrive 5-10 mins before an appt and hope you manage to make a good change with you being on time :) maybe set your watch ahead of time.. Might help :p

    Ai @ Sakura Haruka

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    1. Yes I have tried the fast watch thing before. It works for a while but then my mind just seems to automatically account for it's fastness. Time is something I have struggled with for as long as I can remember

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  2. I would back all of those things (i am always early or on time so appreciate you making an effort with that - drives me crazy waiting for people LOL). I am working on most of these same things myself!

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    1. Well it is good to know that I am in good company then Deb.

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  3. OH man I need to make the washing matter as well! I am so prone to forgetting all about it because it's at the back of the house!
    I like the idea of making something matter each week - don't get too overwhelmed though, Rhi. You can't be all things at all times to all people!

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    1. Yes I am very conscious of not over extending myself Daisy. At the same time though given my extremely poor levels in some areas I do need to try and push myself a little further.
      Thanks for stopping by.

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  4. I love how you have just absorbed this make it matter into everything.

    I know I need to be present more. Even when I'm not online, I'm often thinking of what I'm going to write when I'm next online. Or even just absorbed by my list if things to do, so i get frustrated by setbacks.
    Very thought provoking this was.

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    1. yes my mind is also constantly preoccupied. I really think I need to seize more alone time to gather my thoughts.

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  5. Needing to be present is a big one for me. I allocate writing/blogging/twittering time as a "reward" for having done everything else and it's helping to keep me focussed. I could relate to everything on your list. xo

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    1. That is one of the things I try and do as well. Tell myself little things like just fold 10 more things and you can have a 2min twitter break or email check.
      Thanks for dropping in

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  6. Rhi I reckon at the end of the day #6 is what matters the most then everything flows from that. You'll get there!

    Im finding being present more with my family takes away from my blogging but clearly family is really the most important. Very annoying sometimes!

    Congrats on me and you too!!!

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    1. Yep I reckon you might be right Gem. On all counts.

      Thanks for saying hi

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  7. That's a good list. I think I need to go work on mumber 2 more. I'm always with them, but lately have been a little checked out,

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    1. That is what it is like here as well. We are always together but not always making the most of that time. Gets back to that tricky balancing act.

      Thanks for dropping by

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  8. I've not forgotten this meme and theme. I've yet to start my list but need to. Given I'm Qmaster procrastinator, despite the limitations of only focusing on one thing at a time, I think that's where I'll have to start because I don't want to get overwhelmed too soon. I'd like to get some small wins under my belt lest I give up from lack of achievement!

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    1. That is a great way to go about it Veronica. Setting yourself up for a few sure wins is very important. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses to you

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  9. "Making it matter" is a good mantra for us all. I love your list and need to make one of my own.

    ~Tui, popping by from #commenthour

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  10. Taking the time to make everyday things matter and being in the moment are big on my list.

    Peace,
    Morgan
    Hopping along the blogs from #commenthour

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    1. Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses to you Morgan

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  11. There are several things on that list I could put more effort into. Cleaning the house is slacking due to frequent migraines. I really am stuck on wanting to get out and do more. I know she wont understand any of it at this age but, I want to take our 8 week old granddaughter to aquariums, zoo, museums... all sorts of day trips when she is with us. I will know that we have given her all these experiences and that it what will matter as she grows. One day she will come to understand and appreciate all the places we've gone and things we have done. She matters.
    #commenthour

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    1. Yes your right the youth and babes of today certainly do matter, thanks for stopping by

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  12. Being late is big on my list. It's wasted time and we know how valuable time is. Found you from Chasing Joy. Very nice blog!

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Fairy wishes and butterfly kisses to you, thanks for stopping by, it really means a lot, you taking the time so say hi. I try as much as I can to write a reply but if for some chance I don't get to it please know that I always read them.