Ah…the calendar. My nemesis. There aren’t enough hours in the day for all that I need or want to accomplish.
Scheduling and prioritizing is a daily struggle for me. Trying to find enough time to take care of my home, spend quality time with my family, nurture friendships, volunteer at school, give to my charitable projects, and still take time for myself is always a work in progress. And, I only have 1 child! I have no idea how my friends with multiple children do it!
The amazing and talented Sarah Jessica Parker (frequently referred to in my world simply as SJP) recently starred in the movie “I don’t Know How She Does It”. But, I can’t tell you how SHE does it, because I didn’t have time to see it!
And, when my inability to prioritize lets down people I care about…well, that is not a good feeling. Earlier this year, I wrote about asking the question “will this matter in five years?” I have now posted that question in two different places to give me a gentle reminder that some of the extra attention that I give to menial things doesn’t really matter in the big scheme of things. And, while saying “no” has never been an easy thing for me to do, I’m learning how to do it tactfully and after careful consideration of how I’m prioritizing my time. (Thankfully, I have a couple of good friends who actually encourage me regularly to use the word “no” more often…ha!)
Today, I’m smiling in honor of the friends who understood when I had to say “no”! Thanks to KF and MAJ, I was able to accomplish a great deal on my priority list! And thanks to GM for the extra help when my well-planned schedule took an unexpected turn!
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