At least we’re dressed….

As I was walking my dogs one morning I was thinking about the level of stress we have had at work and how it seems like we can never get caught up. We are also feeling the pressure of not doing our job as well or as perfectly as we’d like to. I know this is a struggle many of us face…Striving for perfection is not always what it is cracked up to be, but we can hope to come somewhat close on most days.

As I was walking, wishing Toby and Sammie would take care of business a little bit quicker and not stop to smell every spot of discolored snow, I was thinking of all I had left to do before work. I was thinking maybe if I could get up just ten minutes earlier, life wouldn’t be so chaotic in the morning. Just like at work, maybe if I had just a few more hours, I could get that project done and have it be a little more polished rather than doing just the bare minimum.

Then I thought of how much this situation parallels my every morning of every day and how I just wish I had more time….

If I had more time in the morning…

I would make eggs and hash browns and bacon and muffins

I would actually enjoy a whole cup of coffee – sitting down!

I would wear jewelry that actually matches my outfit – including earrings, necklace and ring!

I would be sure to have my slacks ironed.

I might even coordinate my underthings so that they’d match (and I’d feel pretty!)

I would make myself a healthy lunch instead of shoving a lean cuisine into my oversized bag

I would wear matching shoes! And socks!

I would actually put on eye shadow and use lip liner

rather than a swipe of eye liner and chapstick

I would brush my teeth for the ADA recommended two minutes…

And I would floss.

I would walk the dogs an extra block and let them play for a few minutes with their friends Abby, Stella, Molly, Rocko, Coco,or Abe or Bitsy or Tiny or Gizmo if they are out

However since most mornings are NOT at all like this - the best you and I can hope for is to say….

At least I am dressed…

SO be glad you are not going into work naked, and be happy if your shoes and socks match – sometimes that is the MOST we can do!

Love and hugs,

Carol