Have your old routine chores now become huge accomplishments?

Have your old routine chores now become huge accomplishments?

It was once very easy to take for granted what I could accomplish in one week. I wanted something done and I did it. Yesterday, in spite of a flare, I spent nearly three hours weeding, trimming bushes and shrubs. After I was finished, I was elated with joy. It's funny how I view things now.

Having chronic pain has made me appreciate what I can do now. Before it was so easy to take things for granted.

Do you ever feel this way?

Hugs, Robin

Oh yes, Robin--definitely!

I'm getting better at pacing myself, unless I get too excited, like when I'm planting the garden. But I used to get so much more done.

Think that I am okay with being a little slower, gradually accepting that, but I suspect there are a few comments behind my back from a few relatives who think I'm just lazy. But I'm learning it doesn't matter what they think--they "ain't in my shoes." :)

You're right--I think it teaches us not to take things for granted, and that's a GOOD thing.

Oh, yes. With 2 kids, a husband, and 3 kids I've had to learn what is important and save certain chores for later. I'm lucky to get the floors mopped once every 2 weeks. Dishes, laundry, and litter boxes are daily.

Some days I feel like my house is filthy and I push myself. Those days I end up paying for it but I'm still happy I got it all cleaned up.

As I pack my house, I see how bad I am at dusting. It is my one serious allergy, so I am pretty dedicated to dusting and vacuuming. Whoa, nellie. Dust everywhere.

Yes ma'am!  I actually mowed the lawn and weeded this week.  Then swept out the garage.  Owie...but it DOES feel good in other ways!

Donna

When I was in so much pain that just walking was difficult my house got in horrible shape. Slowly I improved but it has been a long road. Now I'm trying to get my house back into shape, slowly. I've set a goal of doing one small thing each day. Sometimes it is bigger, like organizing a shelf in the pantry or refrigerator, sometimes it is just getting some clutter off of my nightstand. Each time I pass one of these areas though I feel so happy that I've done something!

Joy

Only others that live with chronic pain understand the effort it takes to get things done. I'm glad to have a place where people truly "get it".

Hope you all have a great week :)

Hugs, Robin