Thanks for this insight, Lekha. I definitely live inside my head a lot. I can focus very intensely for a long time while I am writing or at work. It is great strength to have for creativity ~ but means I tend to work best outside of a fixed schedule. The muse strikes at odd hours…

I am not that much of a ditherer actually. But I can see how that would make people late. I am pretty good with morning appointments by now (got the systems in place). When I miss something during the day it is generally because I have become completely absorbed by something…

I don’t wish to lose this ability to focus ~ fortunately technology helps. I would have a lot of egg on my face were it not for automated calendar reminders!

The “mind over matter” approach has helped with being able to leave home despite various chores are undone or messes are not cleaned up. I tell myself that I can just clean up when I get home! Sounds easy, but in reality hard. Sometimes I take a photo of the mess ~ that gives me permission to leave it. Strange but true.

Thanks again for sharing such great advice!