I totally get Karl's conundrum with homework for two classes - which set of classwork to start on first? He couldn't just choose one and get busy, for fear of not doing what was 'right' by working on the other class homework instead.
At the time, I couldn't get how this was such a problem. Not wanting to think he was using an oddly elaborate dodge, I tried to help him see that by just getting started he could finish one thing and then start the other... eventually both assignments would be accomplished. The more he dug his heels in over one subject, the more we butted heads and became frustrated.
The more frustration, the more we argued.
The more we argued and debated, the less homework got done.
It was a vicious, unhealthy, unhappy situation.
It was a difficult time but we did finally move past that. Karl graduated last May, receiving two - TWO Associate degrees.
Currently, I have multiple large tasks to tackle at home, and no matter what I do I cannot make myself choose one thing over another. I start one chore, only to distract myself somewhere in the process and lose momentum. Or, I'll make lists to outline the day or the order, but can't make myself actually dig in and start because the items further down the chore list suddenly seem more important than they had when the list was made. Aaaargh!!
So, I get it, Karl. I see your trouble, but there has to be a way to overcome and move forward easily. I'll let you know how this all comes out. Until then, here's hoping everything in your life falls in to place easily.
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