What are you bad at doing?

dseag2 said:
All your posts are thought-provoking. Thank you. After much reflection, what I am really bad at doing is tolerating stupid people. My father always said "There is no limit to human stupidity".

I see it mostly when I'm driving, and people cross 3 lanes to make a turn. So many distracted drivers. I've recently watched a video on Youtube re: Road Rage that makes me realize people are always going to do stupid things and they are not personally directed toward me. I now anticipate that this is going to happen and it has made me so much more calm.\

And I'm also bad at cleaning the house. :LOL:
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Advice given me when I first began driving: Drive as though no one can see you. It was 50 years ago I followed it thru my whole 'driving' life.
 
dseag2 said:
All your posts are thought-provoking. Thank you. After much reflection, what I am really bad at doing is tolerating stupid people. My father always said "There is no limit to human stupidity".

I see it mostly when I'm driving, and people cross 3 lanes to make a turn. So many distracted drivers. I've recently watched a video on Youtube re: Road Rage that makes me realize people are always going to do stupid things and they are not personally directed toward me. I now anticipate that this is going to happen and it has made me so much more calm.\

And I'm also bad at cleaning the house. :LOL:
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Your Dad was right. No end of mean or selfish people either. But if we keep our eyes open we'll see a lot of kind, helpful people too! Using the video about road rage as you did was a smart thing to do and sadly there are lots of videos about bad/stupid drivers. I've been a defensive driver most of life. Always scanning for potential problems.

Do yourself a favor and watch some YouTube compilations about people doing good things, being kind, helpful.
 
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Singing
Drawing
Having patience with certain behaviors.

And this may sound like it's not so bad, but as i get older i've realized it could cause me serious issues at some point:
Because i have a high pain threshold, i have difficulty gauging the seriousness of injuries unless i bleed, because type of bleeding and quantity gives clues to help decide if serious enough to see doctor. I have fractured both a finger and toe lengthwise (so nothing protruding) went to see doctor when still having nuisance pain days later only to be told i was already doing all that could be done for the injury by stablizing the digit, that the only thing more i could do is rest that body part more.

I'm a little better when it comes to illness because fever and other symptoms help clue me in. But with both injuries and illness i have a bad habit of 'gutting it out' to get must do things done. This is one reason it is good daughter lives with me, not only can/does she help with must do things, she has learned when to say 'Enough Mom! If you keep pushing you'll need longer to recover.'
 
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AnnieA said:
Organizing important papers, dealing with mail.
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AnnieA, I used to have that problem many years ago when I was a newlywed, but I dealt with it over time by making a plan - as we got the mail, I placed it in one pile on the kitchen countertop, and by the end of each day, I have gone through it, keeping what's important and throwing the rest away (advertisements). I go over any bills, and put the date for each to be paid on the outside of their envelope (usually date it a week before it's due) and place the envelope with the bill in a designated place. Also, for the important papers, I get manilla folders, label them and put those papers in their appropriate folder, then I usually file these in a bookshelf or filing cabinet. Over the years, this has saved me a lot of time and money. Good luck! :)
 
Bretrick said:
We all like to mention those things we are good at, but what about those things we are not so good at?
I'm bad with finances, housework, painting/drawing, keeping fit. Well the list is endless to be honest. :D
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Bretrick, like others here, I am grateful for your thought-provoking questions! You have gone through a lot in your life, yet your generous and big heart always seeks to find the time for others. Thank you!
 
Making up my mind!
If I'm having trouble making a decision as to whether to buy the blue top or the black top, I will sometimes just have to walk away...and think about it.

It's a constant battle in my head...do I really want that?..do I really need that?
It's like I can't have too many choices either...I can't decide. :unsure:
 

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