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Getting Organized Part 2
from Susie Glennan
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Spending time isn't just sitting in front of the TV, although it's one of MY favorite things to do these days. It's watching what your children do on the Internet, who they speak with on the phone, etc. If you have smaller children, listen to their noises or what's being said when they play with others. Watch their facial expressions when they're watching TV. If you don't have children but find your laundry isn't done, the dishes are still in the sink, you're eating out more often, you're finding yourself over booked and/or everything is falling apart around you, then you definitely need to re-group. (Refer back to #2)
If you need help, find it; take it when offered by family and friends. Oh what people can accomplish with a little help from their friends. (One of my new mottos) Others feel good when they can do something that makes a difference in someone else's life. So if you don't allow someone to help a little, you're robbing them of THEIR joy. Now that doesn't mean to take advantage and ask for help all of the time. But when people have mutual needs that are met by one another, life can be so sweet.
I have friends who help me. Apparently they feel I help them just as much. I don't feel like I do, but they say so and I decided not to argue with them. It's the "old school" way of being. Maybe it wouldn't hurt to bring some of those slower time mentalities back to the future.
What do you say?
Copyright 2003 Susie Glennan
BIO:
Susie Glennan has been happily married since 1982, is mom to 3 teenagers, and is a Home Maker, Nurturer, Teacher, Author and owner of The Busy Woman's Daily Planner. She teaches time management seminars, offers FREE consultations with your order, and will help you set up a schedule that's right for YOU. You can reach Susie at susie@thebusywoman.com or 800-848-7715.