Well here it is, Monday again.  The start to a new week.  I'm feeling much better than I did last Friday.  I took my own advice and had a great dinner with a few glasses of my favorite wine (Villa Maria, Sauvignon Blanc), read a book while sitting out in the beautiful sunshine and enjoyed the company of my boyfriends children this weekend (I still miss having my own kids at home).  I'm rested and back on top of the world again.

I came across this quote yesterday while looking for a topic for a post on my other blog, "An Unfailing Success Plan: At each day's end write down the six most important things to do tomorrow; number them in order of importance, and then do them." ~Anonymous  And that's exactly how I started my Monday.  Last night I put my list together and I've been a ball of fire today!  I have always found that having a to-do list helps keep me focused and on track and it helps me to get past those things that always seem to get in the way and slow me down.  I have to confess that I had not been good about making my lists lately and it shows.  My productivity today has far exceeded the nuisances of last week.

If you are not one to make to-do lists, I highly recommend it.  I find as I get older, my memory is getting worse so lists help alot with that.  Also, with time being such a hot commodity these days, it helps me to make better use of the day.  I'd love to hear what strategies you use to stay focused and on track or even how you pick yourself up when you feel the weight of the world on your shoulders. 

Wishing you a fulfilling and productive week!  Happy Monday!