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Not Enough Time? Everyone Wants a Piece of You? Summary: Not enough time? Everyone wants a piece of you? Volunteering is such a big part of life these days. You want to do your part, but don't do it at the expense of your dreams! You also want to be loving, kind and helpful. Here are some ideas to help you stay on track. 1) Learn to say "no." If what someone is asking of you does not fit in with your priorities, it is not something you should be doing. Explain to them when you might be available at a future date, or what kinds of things you would prefer to participate in. Everyone is busy and understands when you say you just don't have the time. 2) Develop a time map. Depending on how you like to work, make a daily or weekly time map. Block out times to do certain types of activities that suit your goals. For example, select Monday afternoons to help at school, Tuesday and Thursday mornings to work out. Monday and Wednesday mornings to de-clutter. Then when you are asked to do something, check your time map and say, "I am free to work at the school on Monday afternoons, does that work for you?" This will help you develop that routine you are looking for. 3) Weed out to-dos that don't fit your priorities. Consider things carefully before taking them on. You might be your own worst enemy, giving yourself assignments that are not on your list. Don't pick up a library book on needlework if it is not yet one of your priorities. 4) Keep your family updated on your schedule. Post your time map on the refrigerator, in the Family Information Center or in the Reminder Binder. You need their support and understanding, too. 5) Be flexible when needed. It's okay to trade time within a day or week on your time map. Maybe you'll find that you don't like to leave the house early in the morning, but prefer to run errands in the afternoon. If so, change it ! And don't feel guilty if you skip something once in awhile. It is YOUR decision how you spend your time. You have one life, so enjoy it! |
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