The end is in sight - the end of the semester and the end of 2020. The end is usually coupled with a push to finish everything and with the holidays around the corner, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the daunting to-do lists. However, I implore you to give David Allen's quote some serious consideration. "You can do anything - but not everything."
The notion we have to "do it all" is terribly unrealistic and defeating when we fall short. Why do we set ourselves up for failure? Why do we place unrealistic expectations on ourselves? Who exactly is telling us we have to do it all?
Never once have I heard my husband or my kids tell me that I need to bake 4 different types of holiday cookies all from scratch, make homemade ornaments, have everything decorated and all the gifts perfectly wrapped with handmade bows. So, why do I feel like the only way to do the holidays is to do it stressed out?
Nor have I ever worked for a principal that has told me I must work until 5 o'clock each day, still take work home with me and work on the weekends. And yet, I find myself doing such with the "must do it all" mentality.
This December - no more! I vow to make the quote, "I can do anything - but NOT everything" my new personal mantra. Afterall, is it more important for everything to be crossed off the list or to slow down, enjoy the season and the time with my family?
When looking at your to-do list, don't think about everything you think you have to do. Instead, look over your list and come to terms that you can't do it all. Decide what you will choose to do and how you will prioritize your time. Don't let your to-do list stress you out. You get to decide what is truly important and what is worth your time.
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