What a Day .... How to Manage it All

Good Afternoon,

Whew, I'm really back at work at the Desk of the Head Boomer ... one week into the new year.

Phones ringing, millions (not really) of emails. People are back!

I'm determined to complete this book I'm writing, but it seems the days fly with everything else.

I started with a breakfast meeting at 8:00, then conference calls at 11:30, 12:00, 1:30, 2:30, 3:00. Here it is now, just after 4:00 and I've got to leave soon for a 6:00 Networking meeting.

Did I write even one word in my book draft today? The answer would be NO.

Point: I'm in charge of my own schedule. I don't work for anyone but me... AND, I still don't seem to have time. We all need crash courses in stress/time management OR we need to make our calendars kinder and gentler ... to avoid burnout.

Would you believe that I have designed and teach a course called: How to Manage It All? How ironic. It's often said that we teach what we need to learn.

Is your life like this as well? We're all only human. Take some time. (Think I'll be quiet for a few minutes before charging off.) Take some deep breaths. It will all be perfect.

Tonight ... turn on the telly, kick your shoes off and watch the results of the nation's first primary. Should be really interesting and telling ... perhaps a predictor of who the 2 candidates will be.... and who the candidates "won't" be.

Happy viewing.

Catch you soon.

Ann

So Much for Discipline

Two nights ago, I declared in front of several other people that I would really take charge of my health and fitness. I further reiterated that I meant, I will eat healthier foods AND work out.

Well, yesterday, I worked out, with a friend. But, I made poor choices of food all day.

My ability to discipline myself is really poor.  I know I've been using food for comfort lately. It helped get me through the holidays (when I would feel lonely or sad).  And, about the working out thing, well these days, my lot in life seems to be to support the Sports Club with my money, but not use it. How very special of me.

A small digression:  I injured my knee several months ago, had physical therapy, etc. Well, it wasn't healing. I finally had an MRI and now know I have a torn Meniscus. I need to have surgery. But I can't have surgery without a "non-flying" time afterwards of at least 3 weeks. So, surgery won't happen til March. I'm free to exercise, but the doc says, "if it hurts, don't do it." I'm realizing it hurts, but keep trying.

You know what, though, I don't need to beat myself up AND I might practice more "self-love." Will I eventually get it together and lose those 20 pounds --yes!

Point:  I'm not any more perfect than anyone else -- I struggle with my own short-comings. As I tell others, I can practice loving myself as I am and being more gentle. 

Further Point:  Never, ever, ever give up on what you want. Get up, dust yourself off, and try all over again.

Happy dusting off and loving!

Have a glorious Sunday,

Ann

My crazy schedule

Good morning,

I didn't wake up until 8:30 this morning. Wow. Well, I was really tired last night.  I should explain.

I'm a night person. I frequently stay up til after midnight and sometimes I go to sleep and then can't sleep and get up and read or write. So, it catches up with me.

The point here -- I used to handle the weird sleep patterns better. Could it be that as I get "older" I need more sleep? Who knows. Since I refuse to admit getting older, I think I avoid the question.

But here's the important piece. Because I live the life I love -- I work for myself, set my own schedule... it doesn't really matter. I can sleep later in the morning. I can stay up later at night. Now don't get me wrong. I work a lot, and I love everything I do.

Point:  When you follow your dreams, live the life YOU want ... then your sleep patterns are yours to choose.

Ask yourself -- am I living life on my terms? Do I get up each day and do what I love? Is there something I need to think about changing in my world so that I can have that?

Happy Searching.

I could say TGIF -- but when you live the life you love, everyday feels like Friday, or Saturday or Sunday.

Have a great day.

Ann

Welcome... Entry #1

Hello Everyone,

So... what do you want to do with your wild and crazy year? Yes, it's January 2nd, 2008 -- we're back to our life. What now? Is it life as usual OR will it be a different, more fulfilling year? (By the way, I won't use the "reso......" word -- don't believe in them.) For me, it's about the BIG PICTURE and then baby steps for getting there. And, it's about the ups and downs of the journey. That way I'm rarely disappointed at my progress. I put one foot in front of the other and keep on going. And, I NEVER give up.

Okay, so, who am I and why am I writing this blog? And, why would someone bother to come here and read one of probably a billion blog entries per day around the world?

I'm Ann Fry, I'm the "head boomer" and CEO of It's BoomerTime. Why the "head boomer?"

Well, I was born on January 1st, 1946 ... NOT the first one born, but came out as soon as I could. In fact, I was born at 8:11 a.m. on that day ... AND I was 2 months early. I think I've been a "preemie" my whole life. I love to jump the gun, to get a head start and I'm usually early wherever I go. Now, as for size. I was small when I was born -- still short, but not tiny anymore. But, I think I look great! I have a lot of other qualifications for being in this position, but you can read about me elsewhere if you'd like.

If you haven't been to www.itsboomertime.com I hope you'll visit. We're new and growing. We'd like you to sign on to our newsletter.

For this first entry... I'll make it fairly short, but have a few more things to say.

1. I'll enter several times a week -- can't promise daily, but I'll try
2. I'd love to interact with you, so pleeeasssse add your comments.
3. I'll focus on all things "boomer" -- I see myself as an advocate or "Point person" for the generation
4. My goal is to pull you forward towards fulfillment -- living the life you want and I'll be challenging you (and myself) to go after all that.
5. My other goal is to encourage you to be philanthropic -- to give to help others. (I'm a social worker -- and I'm always there to remind us to take care of others less forturnate.)
6. My still other goal is to bring awareness to the whole area of boomers at work AND boomers retiring -- both groups are important
7. My last goal is to encourage you to have as much FUN as you can in your wild and crazy life.

Now because this is my blog -- I might get off track at times. I might make some political comments, suggest you see certain movies, comment on relative news issues, talk about dating and marriage and relationships .... oh, and sex and romance. So, be prepared.

For today or whenever you read this.... I suggest a moment of reflection:

Look at your life, go through each area (maybe write them down) and indicate which parts are working well and which aren't. Then, consider what you might do to make them all work the way you'd like. And, don't forget to be generous with yourself -- to recognize all you are grateful for along the way.

Happy reflecting! See you next time. Thanks for reading.

Excitedly yours,

Ann