Holiday Meltdowns: Is your to do list TOO long? How to Get More Done and Have Fun Too! 
Stop, pause and affirm “I will get everything done today that I meant to get done and do it with grace and ease.” It is not the number of things we get done but rather the manner, method and energy we infuse into the things we do get done.
As the hustle and bustle of the holiday comes into full swing it’s easy to become distracted, hurried, rushed feeling like a “Chicken running around with my head cut off.” (ooh – what a terrible image!)
Here are a few simple tips to help you this holiday season (and if you really want to get the most peace, prosperity and joy during this time go to: http://wpninstitute.com/holiday)
First, before you rush off to do all the stuff on your to do list, give yourself at least 15 minutes to stop and focus on your priorities for the day:
(a) How do you want to feel today? Happy? Productive? Creative? Social? Relaxed? Consider that you actually have the choice to direct your feelings and responses to what shows up. When you begin your day with attention on your intentions you will more easily handle surprises, challenges and obstacles.
(b) What are the 3 most important things you want to accomplish? Take that long to do list and number the top 3 things. You’ll feel GREAT when you can cross them off your list and be delighted when you do more than those 3 because you have more focus and clarity.
Next, keep your to do list at your fingertips all day long … and look at it repeatedly! Guard yourself from being pulled off course by checking your email, checking out the link in that email, then another link on that page that spurs a new idea and …BAM! Before you know it 30 minutes (or more) are gone and so is the motivation to complete the task you started.
I trust these tips will help you today and always to remember …
“The most important things in life aren’t things.” ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo
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When You’re Inspired You’re Not Tired
Have you felt this?
Sitting at my computer late at night after a full day, clearing out email messages, clearing off my desk to prepare for the next day and feeling tired and I just can’t wait to go to sleep.
“I’ll hang in for just 10 more minutes, then I’ll go to bed.” As I’m going through my papers I come across my “Ideas” notepad and am instantly grabbed by one of the ideas and have to put it into action — not in the morning, right now! Suddenly a burst of energy is coursing through my veins and I’m on a roll. I start writing, developing the idea and adding all the pieces to bring this idea to life. The ideas begins to grow, blossom and before I realize it, 2 hours have passed and I am still feeling inspired, energetic and alive!
When You’re Inspired, You’re Not Tired!
My daughter is an artist. Sunday night she needed to do a poster for one of her college courses. The poster was to sum up the course material dealing with immigration, social equality, race and diversity. She had an idea – a way to bring the entire course together in a painting. Midnight, 1 am, 2 am …… 5:30 am and her masterpiece was complete. She refused to take shortcuts just to get it done and get to bed. She was not tired – she was inspired and created an amazing piece that is sure to not only receive an A+, I can see this artistic social commentary piece as part of her portfolio and ….. (who knows where it may lead).
You never know when that inspiration will hit. Be open to it. Pay attention to the ideas, thoughts and dreams floating through your mind. When you feel even a small charge about an idea – go for it. Don’t put it off until later or tomorrow. Get into it, the inspiration will keep you going and you’ll be amazed at what develops and the rewards it will bring.
To Your Success, Peace & Prosperity!
Nancy Matthews, a/k/a “The Visionary with Guts!”
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