Chris Writing Anything

It’s been a few days, maybe more, and I haven’t posted anything on the internet. Chalk that up to an illness onslaught. I fear needles. So I put off my flu shot, and, because I did, I’m now recovering from a nasty virus.

I could have written anyways, but, and I know this sounds weird, it takes energy to summon good content. Truth be told, I really have no idea what to write about. Yet, if I were to follow my latest thread, I’d resume my thoughts on organization, and I’d tell you how those skills helped me intellectually, physically and spiritually.

Sounds weird…right? When I was younger, I had no idea how important organization was. Then, one night, while driving the Green Bay streets, I listened to a very respected man from the Packers organization. He was a past president of that football franchise.

That past president talked about a GM and coach, one the president ultimately fired. This GM/coach left the Packers with a winning record, yet, the man made a few horrible decisions. The choice that sticks in my mind, and I remember this particular Draft Day, was a decision to pick a 5’8” cornerback.

For those that don’t know, cornerbacks are supposed to cover primary receivers. So defensively, because the NFL is a pass first football league, you need good corners. While I drove home, the ex president told of a meeting just before the draft. He said it was discussed, at length, that the division’s offenses were drafting bigger, taller wide receivers…and, despite that discussion, the Packers number one draft pick stood only 5’ 8”.

I was startled. I mean, everybody makes suspect choices. And, if you really wanted to, you can nit pick anyone…and without a proper defense, you could make someone look stupid. However, wasting a number one draft pick would get any GM fired. So, my question was, how did the guy last long…and have a winning record. The ex president’s answer stuck with me: this GM/ coach was the most organized man the president had ever met. For years, it worked for the man.

Granted, when the man took over, the team was already full of talent. Yet, many winning teams, under lesser leadership, falter in the ultra competitive NFL, and, for many years, this man consistently brought the Packers to the playoffs…even if he did make mistakes.

I was nothing like this guy. I always believed that I was a fairly intelligent guy, and I believed I’d figure it all out when I reached adulthood. Yeah, I was a horrible student…at the time, I simply didn’t see the need. Now, I encourage young ones to pay attention to their studies. I feel like a hypocrite, and I am. My parents scolded me daily, telling me, “Chris, if you actually did your homework, you’d be a straight A student.” The fact that people knew I was smart was good enough for me.

Anyways, where the heck was I, I got way off track. Here’s what I’m saying; although I was a smart enough guy, I realized I hadn’t reached my full potential. Maybe, possibly, being organized would hep me in my plight to be successful.

So, I decided organizational skills should be something to shoot for. I had no Idea where to begin. I mean, I was the biggest ‘fly by the seat of my pants’ guy I had known. My most organized actions were taking a direct route to work, and sometimes I became bored with that.

My sister has a friend, and she’s a published writer. And she wrote a blog about organization. Hers are far better than I could ever hope mine to be, and her tips absolutely helped. I’ll share the first with you: make your bed shortly after waking up.

It seems rather unnecessary. Yet, that’s kind of the point. With me, procrastination and carelessness were my biggest downfalls. Now, right away, the minute I wake up, I’m doing something that will help me. I mean a freshly made bed shows that I care about cleanliness, and rarely after I’ve risen, does five minutes pass before I’ve fixed my bed.

That blogger is Jessica Halcom, but I’m not sure if she writes anymore. It was a long time ago, and, even if I’m sure her tips would come in handy, I’m trying other things.

What I’ve found, while getting organized, is that those skills help in more ways than one. First off, it will help you intellectually. If you’re organized, you’ll ultimately create more time for yourself, and you’ll reduce the clutter, not only in your spaces, but, in your mind. Yes, reduced clutter results in clearer thought processes.

Also, when you’re organized, it’s easier to plan a healthier diet, and it’s easier to create workout routines.

Finally, being organized, especially when you once were a clutterbug, just makes one feel good. Coming home to a clean house, throwing your groceries in an empty trunk or finding clean socks where they’re supposed to be helps one’s self esteem.

In my next post, I’ll continue on my thoughts, but, for now, I want to wish everyone a great night, and I hope they realize a bit of success.