Defeating bad habits

[Warbaby1943]

Well, sure I could post a picture, WB, but it would be kind of embarrassing for me. See the thing is I'm usually sitting naked infront of the telly watching Opa when I do it...bite my nails that is... *gg*

Really! I never would have guess that. Had I even thought such a thing I never would have asked for the picture. Hmmm!!!!!!

[waterlily]

I have a procrastination problem. I put things off until it looks like I won't have time to get them done, then I rush to finish. The thrill of pulling it off is addicting. Of course, the problem is if something comes up, I don't get done what needs doing.

My master and I have been working to fix this problem, and I've been making 3 step forwards, 2 steps back type progress. Slow and frustrating.

Well, lately it seems like we've made a break through. All week I did the things I was supposed to do when there was still a reasonable amount of time to do them. Then on Friday I completely rocked it. I got up when Sir did (he gets up crazy early) and started as soon as he left. I did all my studying, ran, did all my chores, and went to my class. I was done 2 whole hours before he was supposed to get home. And then he got home an hour and a half early! He was so surprised everything was done; he was so pleased he was giddy. Usually he's very calm and collected, but he was so excited he was tripping over himself, changing his mind about what he wanted to do with me. I'm still beaming. I feel all warm and fuzzy. Yay!

So I just wanted to share my happy triumph. Maybe someone else has a happy story to share?

Go you!

One thing, tho... Have you ever considered that you might have ADD? I just realized I had it and it's taken me 38 years to figure out why I always procrastinated, among other things. It's especially hard for women to figure out because we're usually the inattentive type as opposed to the classic, boucing off the walls hyperactive type. A list of symptoms is:

Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.

Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).

Often has trouble organizing activities.

Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).

Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).

Is often easily distracted.

Is often forgetful in daily activities

Just a thought

LOL WB.

My old man said quitting cigarettes was easy.

He must have done it 50 times.

Been there, done that... probably a hundred times (sneaks another American Spirit out of her "last pack") Hey, these are the healthy cigarettes!

[Warbaby1943]

Go you!

One thing, tho... Have you ever considered that you might have ADD? I just realized I had it and it's taken me 38 years to figure out why I always procrastinated, among other things. It's especially hard for women to figure out because we're usually the inattentive type as opposed to the classic, boucing off the walls hyperactive type. A list of symptoms is:

Often does not give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes in schoolwork, work, or other activities.

Often has trouble keeping attention on tasks or play activities.

Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly.

Often does not follow instructions and fails to finish schoolwork, chores, or duties in the workplace (not due to oppositional behavior or failure to understand instructions).

Often has trouble organizing activities.

Often avoids, dislikes, or doesn't want to do things that take a lot of mental effort for a long period of time (such as schoolwork or homework).

Often loses things needed for tasks and activities (e.g. toys, school assignments, pencils, books, or tools).

Is often easily distracted.

Is often forgetful in daily activities

Just a thought










Been there, done that... probably a hundred times (sneaks another American Spirit out of her "last pack") Hey, these are the healthy cigarettes!

Hate to disagree with a new member especially but there are non that are healthy. They all are bad for you.

[newby]

Interesting that some of you talk about your Dom helping w/ dieting/weight loss. That is usually such a sensitive subject w/ women. my Man kicked my ass when i was training for my blackbelt but since my test i've been a big slacker & have gained (choke, choke) 30 pounds. We talk about it as instructor/student but not as D/s. A spanking for those chocolate chip cookies beats the hell out of 50 push ups too!

[Naomisagoodgirl]

Go you!

One thing, tho... Have you ever considered that you might have ADD?

Huh, I do all of those things but I always chaulked it up to my personality. I think I should look into this, can't hurt. I'm pretty sure the university I attend has free screening for that sort of thing. Thanks for the tip!

And thanks again to everyone who offered congrats. I'm still doing good with the not procrastinating, although I haven't rocked it as much as last Friday, I have hope.

[waterlily]

Huh, I do all of those things but I always chaulked it up to my personality. I think I should look into this, can't hurt. I'm pretty sure the university I attend has free screening for that sort of thing. Thanks for the tip!

And thanks again to everyone who offered congrats. I'm still doing good with the not procrastinating, although I haven't rocked it as much as last Friday, I have hope.

Here are some online sources of info if you're interested:

Wikipedia (of course) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ADHD_pr...ly_inattentive

Dr. Amen's site - he's written a really good book on ADD. They also have a test you can take to help narrow down if you might have it
http://www.brainplace.com/bp/

...Uuuuuuuuhhhh... There's a couple other good sites I can't remember but I'll see if I can find them at work tomorrow. Also, the book "Scattered: How Attention Deficit Disorder Originates And What You Can Do About It" by Gabor Mate (http://ad.doubleclick.net/adi/N2335....rd=3517971875?) is excellent - I got a real "Ah HAH!" feeling from reading about his theory that people develop ADD because they tend to be more sensitive than other infants and they don't get their "attachment needs" (basically love hunger needs) met when they're infants. This leads to a deep, profound feeling of unworthiness and unlovability. Made so much better because we're always screwing up, ya know!

Anyway, hope this helps. Ever since I realized I have ADD, and feeling how much of my life I've wasted on this stupid thing, I'm a woman on a mission to reach others in my position.

Good luck!

Hate to disagree with a new member especially but there are non that are healthy. They all are bad for you.

Yes. It was a joke

[waterlily]

... Ok, here are a couple other good sites:

www.adult-adhd.com
www.doreka.com/add
www.add.org
www.samgoldstein.com

The last is the website of a doctor who does a lot of work with ADHD in children and adults - you can find a lot of good articles on ADD in the articles section.