I realize many of you come here looking for organizing tips…and sometimes I like to blog about other topics such as scrapbooking and other fun stuff that’s on my mind. Well, if you’d like to be sure to get a little tidbit of organizing each and every week, I have good news! You can sign up for my weekly organizing quick tip. If you aren’t receiving it yet…here’s the scoop. It’s similar to my monthly organizing email newsletter only weekly(er) and shorter content. It’s a quick read and I try to stay focused on organizing, getting things done, and stuff like that.

Here’s a little taste test of today’s quick tip:

Say Yes First

We’re in the throes of the holiday season—the busiest time of the year. (I hope you’re having a good time, by the way!)

Here’s something to keep in mind this holiday season:  how you choose to spend your time will determine how joyful this time of year is for you. What will you say “yes” to? And what will become a “no”—either by choice or by default because you simply ran out of time?

Practical time management wisdom suggests that we must say “no” to keep control of our schedule. Frankly, I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have more options as to how to spend their time than time available to spend. We all must say “no” at some point in time. The question is this:  are we saying “no” to the right things?

What if we switched it around just a bit, and instead of saying “no” we say “yes” first?

Here’s what I mean. To make the most of this holiday season, say “yes” to those activities you *want* to spend your time on. Choose your “yeses” based on what will make you and your loved ones happiest throughout the season. Then, carve out specific times on your calendar for all your “yeses.” If other events or to-dos arise throughout the season, you can work them in around your previously decided “yeses” or you can say “no” to them with confidence.

By saying yes first, you’ll know your holiday time will be spent on the activities you and your loved ones value most.

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