I had posted this on my Facebook wall the other night when I found myself overwhelmed. But then I gave it more thought and came up with some time saving tips for this time of the year.
1) Realize You Cannot DO IT ALL. You must prioritize. What is really important? Will it matter next month or a year from now? (Quote From the Book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People)
2) Break it into Segments - I was panicking about getting all the Christmas cards done - now I set aside Saturday as the day to accomplish it.
3) Did something get in the way of your time? ADJUST! This morning my Dell computer did not work and I had to spend over an hour with support on the phone. As I was awaiting them to fix the problem I worked on the Christmas cards. Giving me some FREE time on Saturday to do more.
4) Write it down! List building is the best technique I know to help accomplish what you need to do.
5) Shop ONLINE - Avoid long lines and traffic. Tomorrow: Friday, December 16 is National FREE Shipping Day - Where over 2,000 merchants are offering Free Shipping on their websites. Even if you do pay for shipping, think of the gas and time you would save!6) RELAX a little - I know many don't think I do but last Sunday I was stressed to the max over getting photos printed from my Android phone and I went to the gym to de-stress.
Do you have more tips to add to this list to help us get it all done during this busy season?
