101 Ways to Move Forward After A Midlife Divorce

Tip #92. Do something you have been putting off. Sometimes without even realizing it, my head is cluttered with stuff I need to do, but keep putting off. The better choice would be to do that thing and then there is space for something else in your unconscious mind. The thing I am going to do as soon as I finish this particular entry is to make an appointment to get a mammogram. I didn’t get one last year and since my birthday last year (when I always schedule that procedure), this has been vaguely bothering me. But I’m going to take care of it today. Maybe you need to make a call to apologize for something. Or a call to a friend you want to talk to but “just haven’t had time.” Sometimes it’s a simple as scheduling dinner with a friend or cleaning out your pantry that has become unmanageable. Maybe it’s finding a church to be a part of. Or figuring out what you’re going to do about Christmas cards. We tend to put off things that for some reasons are uncomfortable for us. If it’s something big you need to do, at least do one small step in the right direction. What ever action or obligation or desire you keep pushing to the end of your “to do” list, just do it today. You’ll be amazed at the sense of both empowerment and relief you’ll feel.