"Decide what your priorities are and how much time you'll spend on them. If you don't someone else will." - Harvey Mackay
I'm feeling the need to cut out those things that truly are not important. Those things that add unnecessary stress to myself or to my family. Things that I feel that I do more so out of obligation instead of heartfelt desire. Obviously there are things that I will have to continue doing that I do not absolutely enjoy (ummm, laundry unfortunately is not going to go away), but there are things that have taken up my time here and there that are not important or things that I could find a way to do more efficiently. The first step is to prioritize and to come up with a plan, and to make a commitment to stick to it.
Looking forward to sharing with you:
I'll be sharing very shortly here on my blog my 2009 holiday projects that I've been working on the past month or so, as well as ones that will, I am sure fit themselves in within the next upcoming few weeks or so before Christmas is directly upon us. Quite a few of the projects that are already completed were created for Paper Studio and some others are ones that I just created on my own and for fun. I just love Christmas crafting...it's the absolute best! I think the thing that I love the most is that it most often times incorporates those special people in our lives that we love and care for. Either we are creating something for those people that we care for or we are creating something that will honor them and our times shared with them. Either way, it's usually not about us...it's about someone else.
"I'm feeling the need to cut out those things that truly are not important. Those things that add unnecessary stress to myself or to my family. Things that I feel that I do more so out of obligation instead of heartfelt desire."
You took the words out of my mouth! I am totally feeling this way!
I am like that too. My creativity seems to take a backseat when I am trying to organize and get my life back in order. Your layout is wonderful and a perfect reminder.
Yeah, that happens to me, too. But, this year I have totally made creating a priority in my life and it has been awesome! It has really brought more happiness into my life!
I have been cutting out those unimportant things this past year and it feels great. It is amazing how much better you feel and how much time you have for other fun things! Good luck!! and Happy almost bday.
Have chosen my word for next year - choice - we have the power to decide what is in or out and what matters most, enjoy your right to decide.
Looking forward to seeing what you have been up to with your seasonal projects. Am just finishing off my cards to get ready to send all over the world next week.
I'm having HUGE issues right now too with priorities...& all too often I feel I'm short changing my family...something's got to give, right?!? As always, love reading your blog...come on over to my blog...I have an award for you :o)
Love your use of cork :). Nice lo too!
You've hit the nail right on the head, it's not just choosing our priorities but "stick to it". I failed at that this week & took on a project that was not on my priority list. Thanks for sharing your thoughts as it's a relief to know I'm not alone in this.
Fab lo & 32 is going to be great! Can't wait to see your holiday projects - 2009!
Love the layout! Sounds like you're doing great at keeping things in perspective. Can't wait to see what you have to show us for the holidays. Exciting!
Love the layout! Sounds like you're doing great at keeping things in perspective. Can't wait to see what you have to show us for the holidays. Exciting!
Man you are so right .. so so right .. love the post ..
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