Get Organized Now! Newsletter
by Maria Gracia
http://www.getorganizednow.com
Issue: March 9-15, 2008
Number of Subscribers: 181,999
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IT'S OK TO SAY NO SOMETIMES
So many of us are overextended, but we need to remind
ourselves that there are only 24 hours a day, 168 hours a
week. If you sleep the recommended 8 hours a night,
you're left with 112 hours in a week.
Imagine if you work a 40 hour week--you are down to 72
hours a week. Okay, now factor everything else into those
72 hours. At some point you need to make a judgment call
and realize you can't do everything all the time, or you
will burn yourself out.
Saying 'No' is an art form. There are many reasons why
we have so much trouble saying it, even if it’s in our
best interest to do so. Some of the reasons include a)
we don't want to hurt the other person’s feelings, b) we
don't want them to think negative thoughts such as we're
being unkind or c) we avoid it in order to try to avoid
confrontation. Many of us lack daily refusal skills. 'No'
may be a mere two letters--but it is a powerful word.
1. What's or Who's at the top of your list? The starting
point for deciding to retake your time is to make and set
your priorities. Write down what is most important to
you. Remember to include yourself and your health on the
list. You can't care for others if you're not feeling
well. It is often hard for most of us to be honest with
ourselves. Display your list on a bulletin board, wipe
board, your computer or in your journal-- anywhere as
long as you will look at it often. Make sure your list
includes those who need and deserve your time.
2. Take time for yourself everyday. You are important and
YOU deserve to take priority on your to-do list. Make
sure you give yourself some free time to pamper yourself,
just relax, or work on a hobby or craft--however you like
to relax and decompress. Include rewards after completing
tasks. Saying 'no' is not selfish. Plus, it may allow you
the time to pursue new hobbies and interests. Saying 'no'
can be very good for you and your well being.
3. Be brief, direct, and honest. Do not make excuses.
People respect honesty. Be fair, and most of all remember
to be fair to yourself. Treat yourself right and you
can't help but treat others right too. If you need to use
humor to lighten the 'no', do it!
4. Do not make commitments you are not prepared to keep.
Saying 'no' is only a refusal of that particular request.
Take a minute and breathe before answering a request.
Sometimes in the case of volunteer organizations, instead
of tackling the entire world maybe you can volunteer to
do one small task, like making a flyer or writing an
article for the newsletter.
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5. If you feel that you are unable to say 'no',
especially to someone’s face, say you 'need to think
about it.' Call after you have thought about it for a day
or two before you answer, but be honest with yourself.
It’s so easy to say 'Yes' at first, but remember 'No' is
all right too. It will take time to get used to saying
'No.' Many of us are people pleasers so we want to say
'yes'. We want people to like us.
6. Remember you don't have to give a reason. We don't
give reasons when we say 'yes' so why should we have to
give a reason for saying 'no.' A simple 'I appreciate you
asking, but no thanks' will often do the trick. Kick your
guilt to the curb!
7. Set limits. If you are only available to help a friend
for 4 hours on Saturday, tell them that and stick to your
limits. Keep in mind to be firm but polite. You need to
recognize how much you can reasonably do.
8. What are you to do? Before you make a commitment, make
sure you understand what exactly is expected of you. Are
you expected to organize the entire party or just cook a
dessert?
9. Think ahead. Organize yourself. Have clear to-do lists
and a calendar in order to allow you to know what is
coming up and whether you are able to make another
commitment. Is it a long term or a short term commitment?
Do you honestly have time for it? An agenda to organize
your life is key!
10. Give some away. If nothing else works, remember to
delegate some of your commitments to others. Delegation
is the key to being a good leader. Break up things among
family members, friends, organizations, or co-workers.
Allow others to help you.
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New Stuff and Site Updates
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Please note that we update our site on a weekly basis, so
the new stuff and site updates below may only be available
for one week.
** Get Organized Now! Blog: Department 2
Read my personal comments, stories tips and observations
about getting and staying organized in today's hectic
world. You don't want to miss it. Newest entries:
* 03/04 - Warm Weather Clothing Inventory
* 02/26 - Where is my pink sparkly barrette?
* 02/21 - My Son Doesn't Want My Scrapbooks!
* 02/12 - Scrapbook Layout: The Little Gym
* 02/12 - Eat, Pray, Love
* 02/05 - Turn Your Bathroom Into a Spa-Like Sanctuary
http://getorganizednow.typepad.com/get_organized_now_weblog/
** Featured Article: Department 3
Along with Spring comes thoughts of crisp, fresh air,
newly budding flowers, singing birds and a sense of
renewal. Getting organized and doing a bit of spring
cleaning, helps to bring that wonderful fresh feeling
into your home and office. Here are 10 tips to help you
start the season off right. Go to the link below and look
for the Easter lily.
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** New Quick Tip: Department 4
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** March Monthly Checklist: Department 1
March right into a new month, fancy-free and organized!
Start today with our new March Monthly Checklist. You'll
LOVE your new organized life! Go to the link below and
look for the shamrocks.
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An Organizing Tip From One Of Our Readers
When washing small items of clothing (e.g. socks,
tights), put them into a nylon laundry bag and put the
whole bag into the machine. This will prevent small
items getting stuck to the drum, or discovering that
something small and blue made its way in with the whites.
Embroider or mark each bag with the name or identifier of
each person in the family to make subsequent retrieval
easier.
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Chatham, Kent, UK
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An Organizing Tip From One Of Our Readers
I recognize the value of de-cluttering as a way to live
more serenely. I'm happy to say it has finally become
easier to get rid of things that clearly are just taking
up valuable space in my life. But, it can be so hard to
part with sentimental or nostalgic items, however
tattered or out-dated they may be.
My best solution so far has been to take photos of the
item before bidding it farewell. A photo, especially a
digital one, takes up lots less space than the thing
itself, but I can have peace knowing that my sentimental
something has not completely left my life, destined to be
forgotten over time. If I worry that my computer might
crash and lose the image, I can just back it up to a disc
or print it and store it.
For those who think a photo won't quite cut it, consider
also writing a paragraph or two in a journal about your
memories surrounding the item you're about to part with.
You'll enjoy revisiting the memory without bemoaning your
lack of closet space!
Joanna Hathcock
Dallas, TX
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On the Calendar . . .
Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 16, 2008
On Palm Sunday, Christians celebrate the Triumphal Entry
of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, one week before his
resurrection. For many Christian churches, Palm Sunday,
often referred to as 'Passion Sunday,' marks the
beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter Sunday.
The Bible reveals that when Jesus entered Jerusalem, the
crowds greeted him with waving palm branches, and by
covering his path with palm branches. Immediately
following this great time of celebration in the ministry
of Jesus, he begins his journey to the cross.
The biblical account of Palm Sunday can be found in
Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; and John
12:12-19.
Source: http://christianity.about.com/
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In Closing
The art of leadership is saying no, not saying yes.
It is very easy to say yes.
--Tony Blair
And remember . . . there's no better time
to get organized, than to Get Organized Now!
Warmly,
Maria Gracia
Get Organized Now!
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