Rut

Have you ever gotten in a mode where you ignore little tasks and chores? I have gone through waves of time when I let papers stack up next to my computer (medical claims to be filed, creditor statements as reminders to move to online billing, etc.), when I walk past all the little dry cleaning tabs my husband has ripped off his dress shirts and thrown on the closet floor, and when I let the clean clothes sit unfolded in the laundry room for days. The thought of processing any of these things seems overwhelming, and I get tired just looking at them.

Over the past few days I have tried to pull myself up out of one of these ruts, and I have to say it has been a challenge. Just bend over and pick up that piece of paper! (I yell at myself). Start now and the clothes will be folded and put away by 11 (I encourage myself). Just effing write the check already! (I chide myself, then soften). You'll feel so much better when it's done.

Unfortunately I am still missing that burst of energy that can accompany the tackling of these tasks. It used to be mind over matter, but I just can't dredge it up this time. It's during ruts like this when I recognize the use for 'life coaches'....