Coping

Sunday, December 01, 2024

The outside temperature is thirty degrees F., which is freezing. I don’t look forward to being in it and feeding my horses, but shortly, I will.

After my late shift last night, I’m due early at work today. The department store’s closing hours are extended, and yesterday, I fed my horses close to midnight. My working schedule through December will be a scramble of being available when most needed.

Last year, I made it through these holidays. I worked unpredictable hours at my outside job and handled critical needs at home. Repeating that might be easier because I’m now a more seasoned employee who knows the ropes, players, and routines.

In rising to the outside work challenges, I am trying to offset a tendency to let things slide. I am practicing becoming more efficient by working from daily “must-do” lists and multitasking.

Ahead will be more, but now, I’ll go outside and feed my horses this very brisk morning.

Dear Friends, The beings’ capacities to learn and adjust are remarkable. Diana