Success in life requires a short “Yes” list, and a long “No” list. – Gary Ryan Blair

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Whenever I coach time management clients, one of the first things I tell them is this:

You ALWAYS say no to at least one thing when you say yes to something else.

For example…

• if you say yes to volunteering on 3 committees, you’re saying no to one or all of the following: your family, your self-care, your exercise time, your household…
• if you say yes to that beautiful new pair of shoes you really can’t afford, you’re saying no to your debt-reduction plan!
• if you say yes to having an absolutely spotless home all the time, chances are you’re saying no to fun times playing with your kids on the floor

No is such a small word but is often so hard to say.

Why should you say no?

1. it helps you set firm boundaries
2. it helps you honour your values
3. it makes you more productive
4. it reduces your stress
5. it frees you to serve where you’re called to with joy

This week, I’m challenging you to SLOW DOWN and think carefully before you say yes to anything.

In fact, when next someone asks you to do something or attend an event, why don’t you start by saying, “let me get back to you on that” so you can think clearly about the situation before committing yourself.

On a scale of one to ten, how easy is it for you to say no?

For me, I’d say about an 8 or 9, depending on who I’m talking to

P.S. Learning to say no is one of the key principles of effective time management. I need more time will help you if this is one of your frustrations.

So many tasks we do as a matter of routine can be seriously streamlined to save us loads of time.

But only if you prepare in advance.

My gym bag looks like this most of the time.

What’s in there?

• takkies (sneakers)
• socks and sports bra
• long and short pants
• t-shirt

When I get back home from the gym, I immediately re-stock it so that it’s ready to go again.

It takes me literally two minutes to do but saves me time on gym days because I don’t have to think, “oh, what do I need to put in there again?”

Do you prepare in advance like this for gym or other activities?

This ecourse will take you, step-by-step, from overwhelm to peace and order. There are short lessons and practical steps because I know you already don’t have time! You also get a quickstart 60-minute audio to jump-start your progress.

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