Begin Each Day With a Well-Honed To Do List
Do avoid over scheduling your day. It seems like scheduling every minute is the logical and practical solution. However, it has the opposite effect. Some things will take longer than you expected, because there will be interferences that you cannot predict. If you are scheduled to the max, you will have no room to absorb the miscalculation on time. Plan to schedule about 75% as productivity and 25% free time to give yourself flexibility.
Do avoid saying, 'Yes' to everything. See my article, Freedom to Say, 'No.' http://ezinearticles.com/?id=391631 Saying 'Yes' to everything is like cholesterol clogged arteries. Your system is overloaded with stuff you have difficulty handling. Sometimes you will need to say, 'No' to yourself. If you want to read a book, you will need to say, 'No' to watching your favorite TV show. If you want to start a business, you will need to say, 'No' to time wasters or other lesser important things.
Do avoid trading what you want at the moment for what you want later. That extra few minutes of sleep might seem like the best thing since your last favorite chocolate, but you know it will only cause you to be late, and then cause you to play catch-up. That new pair of shoes or dress may seem like the most awesome item you could buy for yourself, but if it causes a money crunch for necessary items, they aren't worth it. Think about the long-term effects of your decisions one decision at a time.
Do avoid being duped by the clichι "You can have it all." Having it all is possible, either by having it at different times in your life, or by having a whole lot of help-think Kelly Ripa, Katie Couric, Barbara Walters, Charlie Gibson, Tom Brokaw, et al. They have hair dressers, chauffeurs, wardrobe attendants and a full staff of people, making sure their every professional need is met, as well as nannies, housekeepers, etc. You can rest assured they aren't grocery shopping or do laundry.
Do avoid adopting the microwave mentality. Appreciate the various stages of projects and goals, as well as the pleasure they give. Be like a rose-it begins to bud and unfold slowly and perfectly-as it unfolds we can enjoy its beauty. A relationship can change, being just as beautiful and enjoyable at each stage. Enjoy your journey as you move through each stage of a project-whether long or short. Observe yourself as you learn in the process.
Do avoid 'giving up.' Never give up. When you make a mistake, or when the wind of life blows in unannounced-and it will-being as prepared as possible will give you the strength to be able to carry on. If you lose your job, having a reserve of money will ease the transition into a new job and give you the ability to wait to find the right job. When it seems there is no end in sight-push on. The answer is usually closer than you think. Avoid dooms day (fear) thoughts, anger, frustration, or a 'poor me' attitude. No one can stop you-only you can stop you. Keep on until you get what you want.
Do Simplify your life with a few more items you want to avoid. Listen to your heart. Listen to your intuition-a.k.a. gut. Your heart and intuition will readily and easily help you make up your own list of things to avoid. Set your intention on filtering out things that do not give you the most enjoyment/reward.
Do Set you intentions. Set your intentions on what you want-be specific. I will write a book this year. I will learn to golf. I will improve my golf game.
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