Don't overcommit... did you hear me!!!

One thing I  attempt at this time of year is take stock of all the commitments I have.  I'm not sure if that's a good idea or not... everything is in recess now so I feel like I have heaps of time :)

I love doing the voluntary things I do and as each year progresses I find myself involved in more and more exciting and challenging events and programs.

Unfortunately there are only so many hours in each day and hence there are only so many
things I can achieve, so well…. I CAN’T DO EVERYTHING!!  I think I need to engrave that somewhere prominent so I remember.

The last few months of 2013 saw me so caught up in the voluntary and paid work I do that important things like family have suffered.  Things I’d usually be on top of like ordering school books and paying bills were forgotten… oops!

So this year perhaps I do need to make a resolution;  DON’T OVERCOMMIT!!

Here’s a list of my rules for 2014:

• Doing things in the community is good and healthy so YES!!.. volunteer for causes and events that interest you and where you can contribute.
• Make a list of the MUST DOs!!  Like spending time with family and paying bills .. and block out time for these priorities.
• Remember the time needed for school concerts, dance competitions, Christmas events etc. that will happen later in the year…. there needs to be space in the calendar for these.
• This is the hard part.  Say NO! .. to yourself and others when an opportunity arises that you don’t have time for.
• If you can’t possibly say NO! .. find something else you are doing that’s not so important to put aside for a while.  

I wonder if this will happen, or will I end up in December 2014 totally overcommitted!!