Just Say No!

Are you bogged down by a schedule that is too busy?  How much of what you do is actually productive as opposed to a lot of hustle and bustle?

I find that it is quite common for people to confuse the idea of productivity with being busy. Most busy people, ironically, aren't very productive.  For busy-bodies, the most important tasks within their days are afforded the same amount of limited attention as the not-so-important tasks because there are too many items on the "To Do" list.  They live a diluted existence and become so accustomed to getting stuff done that they never truly experience the best life has to offer by choosing to do only important, value-adding activities.

When you consider your daily routine, what are the things you do to "fill" time?  Anything that comes to mind as "filling" time is not necessary or not something you enjoy doing---so, do something that is!  One thing we have complete control over is what we choose to do with our time.  The notion of keeping busy is a plague that has us fooled into thinking we are being productive.  There is a difference.

Here are some examples of colossal busy body time-wasters (In my opinion)...:
--Gossip
--Surfing the Net
--Reading and worrying about the news, or watching it.
--Negative People
--Fad Diets
--Erratic exercising
--Long work commutes

It's "ok" to say no to time-wasters.  And, it feels really good too!


Schmidty


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