How Putting on Pants Could Help You Rule the World…
Not really. I’m totally exaggerating… or am I?
Ok, this is gonna be quick so hear me out.
I’ve told y’all about my usual daily routines (pre-covid craziness) and how I used to set myself up for a successful day.
Ok, on a personal note - I just re-read that night time routine blog post again and imma have to re-implement some of those routines. Moving on…
BUT my routine has changed a bit since we all started working from home. On one hand I feel like I’ve got more time, but on the other hand I have NO TIME AT ALL! I’m used to working from home, so it shouldn’t be this difficult. Right?
**crickets
My kids have WAY too much busywork (notice I didn’t say “schoolwork” - they’re not learning anything new. They just have stuff to keep them busy… and keep ME BUSY too! It’s a bit ridiculous IMO) and I’m answering 437 questions every day. “Mom, can you help me write a haiku about quarantine?” “Mom, I have to write an article as if I were a sports broadcaster for PE class.” (let that one sink in a minute… write an essay/article for PE class…?) “Mom, I hit submit but now it’s telling me I didn’t do the work. Do I have to do it all again?” “Mom, I need to go outside and run for 20 minutes for PE.”
These days (between school and meals and the house and staring out the window for hours-at-the-time (yeah, I apparently do a lot of that too) - I’m lucky if I get any work done at all.
Enter pants.
Yesterday I decided to put on something OTHER than my comfy work from home busted up leggings and holey t-shirts (my standard WFH uniform of late)... I showered and put on pants. With a button. Skinny jeans, actually.
You might be saying, “Girl, you cray! Why would I put on those skinny torture devices if I’m not going to see anyone I don’t live with?” and I would understand that sentiment. But let me tell you - I got so much stuff done yesterday. I seriously crossed off 95% of my to do list.
All because I wore my jeans.
Ok probably not actually because I had my jeans on. It’s probably because I completely ignored my minions and forced them to fend for themselves.
Or maybe it was the jeans…
I’m not telling you what to do - just sharing what worked (amazingly) for me. So y’all keep on wearing what you want… I’ll be over here wearing my pants and being productive!