In all of my thoughtfulness regarding how I would manage myself in regards to time, I completely overlooked the fact that dinner tonight is at around 4 pm. In and of itself that is no big deal. However, I must shop, and prepare before that can happen. The shopping is done, however cooking is still a big part of what I need to accomplish. If this was the only thing I have to do today that would be fine. Mentally I had not prepared too step away from business today and concentrate on holiday preparation.
Once again, another baseball analogy. When a pitcher gets into a bind, he is well served to step off of the rubber,collect himself and most importantly, slow the game down.Deep breaths and attention to the details of each and every pitch become crucial. His thought process changes. With the bases empty, a pitcher has a plan as to how he wants to pitch to any given batter. Usually he has a specific sequence of pitches he believes will serve him the best. He has the advantage of pitching from a full wind up,rearing back and throwing as hard as he wants.His rhythm is better in the full wind up. With men on base he reverts to using the stretch position, which shortens his motion and delivery. Pitch selection becomes secondary to execution of this next pitch.He has to be much finer and more aware of his surroundings and resources.
That is exactly where I am right now.As it is now approaching 11 am I have a finite window to complete what needs to be done before I shut down for the holiday. 
I would like to get a haircut. 
I have to prepare dinner.
Hmmm...some dessert would be nice!
 I have a number of Halloween related items to handle today. 
I also have to prepare for tomorrow.
Once I leave for shul tonight, everything else shuts down. There is no running out to pick things up at the store. I don't check emails or texts. Business as usual ceases for the next 26 hours.
As I glance to my left I see a pile of papers that must be attended to before the end of the day.
Slow things down.
Take a deep breath.
It's time for AAA.
I don't mean the Automobile Association of America.
AAA
Analyze,Anticipate then Act.
Experience has taught me how to work through events such as these.
It's time to draw upon that experience.