While getting organized and productive you will have to start saying, “I’d love to but cannot. . . ”

Complete the sentence with

• Work on the committee
• Chair the efforts of the fund raiser
• Take on one more responsibility
• Be at the game
• Do my kid’s project for school… I mean assist my child in doing her school project

When the guilty feelings start creeping in your psyche counterbalance them with your own mental affirmations that highlight why saying “Sorry, No.” is a good thing. Here is a short list to get you started on your own (do write your own list. . . it’s hard to think of these things under pressure):

• I’m giving the things I value most my time
• It’s obvious there isn’t enough time to do everything so I’m going to save and allot  my time for my family
• Taking care of myself will allow me to take care of others better so I have to keep time for the gym and a run
• Leaving the office and staying ’signed off’ will all me to really refresh and work at an optimal pace tomorrow

Keep Highest Priorities in Mond