I was unemployed for a long spell in 2010, and the resulting cascading avalanche of bills, debt, etc, put us in a very serious financial situation, such that even once I got a job I was still living paycheck to paycheck or worse. 

A few months ago I guess I just kind of mentally checked out and stopped opening the mail. Of course, once it started to pile up, then the idea of going in there became insurmountable. 

This week I've started cleaning up little messes here and there- finishing off some projects at work, moving personal projects forward, etc. Two days ago I took on the stack of mail. Over the past 36 hours I have gone through every envelope, sorted down stuff to "file," "pay," and "Collection Agency" and now have a to-do list of places to call tomorrow to set up payment plans. 

And I honestly couldn't tell you what gave me the kick to do it. I'm certainly not complaining. 

I *have* had productive fits like this in the past, where I would spontaneously clean my desk, or catch up on mail. But never this long or this organized. 

Certainly gotta work on the momentum now. 