I began this morning by inviting people to keep it simple for today and choose their disruptions wisely. For the most part, I tried to do what I preached.

A meeting I had in the morning, finished earlier than I expected, my to-do-list was moving along nicely and by early afternoon, I found myself with time in my hands. I should have known there was trouble around the corner.

I decided that I wanted to change some things on my website and took to task. The website designer I have worked with for almost ten years, is wonderful and very supportive. Over the years she has given me much more leeway that’s good for me. Keep reading and you’ll see why I say that!

All in all, it took me less than ten minutes to get into trouble. Whether the code I altered was small or not, the website looked like it got hit by a hurricane. No, wait, it did get hit by a hurricane . . .Me!

I called Terry and she took care of it within minutes. Never once did she seem annoyed -  and she had every right to be. When it was all said and done, I was left aware of the simple fact that not only I hadn’t chosen my disruptions wisely but I had created unnecessary drama for somebody else.

Here’s what I was reminded of today:

• Busy work is just that . . . busy work. It undermines our focus and peace of mind without contributing to the quality of our life or the accomplishment of our goals;
• Disruptions are like pebbles thrown on a calm pond. You throw one in and it creates ripples. The drama we create doesn’t just disrupt our life but the life of those close to us;
• Free time is a gift. It is to be honored and used wisely; and
• Some things are meant to be delegated to those who know better.

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1. Simplify
2. The Art of Pausing
3. Running Late?
4. Missing Opportunities?
5. Speaking of Priorities; What Really Matters