Of late it has been my experience that every time I purpose to move forward some type of obstacle appears. With my most recent endeavor (opening the NeedleArtist and Crafters School and Gift Shoppe) the obstacles I’ve been facing have been cleverly disguised. For example:• Well-meaning phone calls that sap an hour or so of my time.• A five minute impromptu visit from a friend that turned into a three hour stay that kept me from accomplishing all of my goals for that day.• A service call from a chatty handyman that totally changed my frame of mind and caused me to work at a slower less focused pace for that day.• Friends who suddenly need my assistance• People who want a sympathetic ear• The best ever offers for employment• This list can go on and on (=D)What I once knew intellectually I now know experientially. In order for us to accomplish our goals, no matter how small or lofty they may be, we must be mindful of small unassuming time wasters as well as overt impositions of our time and energy. We must also be super mindful and focused on our overall goals as well as the day to day task that will get us there.This week when I made my schedule, I also blocked out time to return phone calls and to visit with friends. I hope that will prepare me to better respond to and compartmentalize those impromptu calls and visits that would otherwise cost me more time than I can afford to spare.In joy,Andrea
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