What I left off my summer to-do list.

Summer is almost over and with less than 2 weeks left of summer for my children, this is when I usually panic because I realize how much is still on my summer to-do list.  However, this year is a little different.  I actually left a few things off my summer to-do list on purpose so that I would avoid some of the end of summer stress and guilt. 

One thing I left off my to-do list this summer  was blogging. I enjoy taking the time to write, but it rarely makes it to the top of my priority list without a littlel self imposed guilt. While juggling work and my sons being home, it was nice to not even think about topics and find time to write. It is even nicer to head into the fall with a fresh mind and new ideas. 

I  spent a majority of my work time this summer with my long-term/regular coaching and training clients, while getting more accustomed to my role as an ATHOME Organizer for The Container Store. It has been a productive and busy summer focused mostly on relationship building and quality time, not administrative tasks.  My purposeful omission of this to-do item (and others) reminded me that I am the only one in control of my time and my service offerings.  When I get caught up in the whirlwind of tasks, clients, marketing, and owning a business, it can be hard to pause, gain perspective, and make purposeful decisions. 

So, now I ask you... What do you need to take control of in your life? What items can you omit from your to-do list? What space do you need to purge physically and mentally?

Here is a tip. Take something off your to-do list for 2 weeks.  If you don't miss it and no one else does either, leave it off.  If the guilt starts eating anyway at you, or if someone else is asking and you both determine it to be necessary, make it a priority and schedule your time purposefully to get it done.  

Not sure where to start?  Contact me directly to see how we can work together to fill the gap between where you are and where you want to be.

Take Control.  Simplify.  Make it happen.