Personal TO DO list for the moment....

Yes, this posting is very similar to one I just wrote recently but I didn't get the message the first time so I am reenforcing again for me!
Time sure can slip by quickly so I have written a personal TO DO list that I want to accomplish for me! I have learned that in order for me to stay focused and on track I need to make a list to work from. Making a list has become such a habit and a security blanket that when I am feeling overwhelmed I can feel less stressed if I make a list of what needs to be done. Does anal retentive come to mind? Yeah,yeah well I didn't say I didn't have issues!

So here are some of my current personal TO DO list I am working on:

• Quit smoking (been a month without them already)
• Read more books. (finished 3 books in January)
• Must learn how to use all my electronic devices like my new phone, digital camera, DVR machine, video camera. (ugh - I have to read manuals instead of pushing buttons till something works)
• Take a room at a time in my house cleaning, purging, organizing, and decorating. (started in the office/spare room but still need to finish it)
• Learn not to take anything personally. Everyone is acting out their own preconceptions and I don't have to take people's reactions or opinions personally. (wow if I can really put this one into action I will be really making progress) <-- not doing well so far
• Incorporating a better eating/exercising program that also includes more water and less coffee (working on cutting down coffee intake to less than double digit cups per day)
• Will continue to keep a balance of work and play even if I pick up part time job for a few months. (so far so good staying between 40-45 hours at work and no more)
• Working on making me happy. I am only responsible for taking care of me and my needs so I better learn to do a better job. (no not saying I am going to neglect hubby and his need for desserts but I am saying only do it if it makes me happy and not because I feel "have to")
• Journal for me so I can review to look for progress and areas that need more attention. ( this blog has helped the journal concept)

These are a few of the challenges I have given myself so I can attempt to move forward in this ever changing crazy life. What challenge have you made for yourself?