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To Do List
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Even as a child, I was big on writing out “to do lists”. Every summer I spent a week or two at my Aunt and Uncle’s cottage on Crystal Lake and I always made a “to do list” way in advance of what I needed to take with me.
I
also always had a list prepared for school shopping. That way I could
be sure I had all of the necessary supplies as well as clothes when school
started. I remember my Mother commenting on how organized I always was
compared to my sister. The funny thing is – you can have a “to
do list” and still not always be organized.
For example, at this very moment, I have a “to
do list” saved on my computer that has been there for months. I
just pulled it up to see what was on it and discovered that out of the
23 items on the list, I have actually completed one. And that was by accident.
So, even though I have a list, there seems to be some issues around commitment
and follow through.
Do you have one of those “to do lists”? Are there things
that you continue to tolerate? Maybe that screen door that falls off the
track every time you try to open or shut it, the ceiling that leaks every
time it rains, the closet or cupboard that can’t hold another item?
How are you doing with tackling your list and tolerations?
My guess is that we all could use a plan. First
you may want to take some time to develop and prioritize “the list”.
What are the top 5 things that are taking up time and energy for you?
If some of the items on the list are relatively simple (ie: throwing out
magazines), set a goal to complete one of those tasks each day. With larger
projects, use the following steps:
- Make sure you have the appropriate skills and knowledge to get the job done or find the person to hire who can do it.
- Set a deadline.
- Choose someone to hold you accountable.
- Set a start date.
- Put boundaries in place.
- Plan for frequent breaks.
- Identify the benefits and keep them in view
Now is the time to take action and start whittling down your list. If any project is too large or overwhelming, click here to consider using a coach to help you work through the process.
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Jo Anne's Journey - 2006
- 8 - 11 American Football Coaches Association Convention- Presenting a breakout session at the Wives Convention
- 10 - 12 Coach Training Institute
In The Bones - Atlanta, GA - 23 Red Hat Relaxation - Offering reflexology sessions
- 14 Speaking engagement - Arbornne Regional Meeting
- 31 Vacation in Hilton Head, SC
- 1-8 Vacation in Hilton Head, SC
- 30 Received Reflexology Certificate
- 17 American Red Cross Mid-Michigan Chapter MC of the Together We Prepare Breakfast
- 17 Wholistic Life Services Second Anniversary Celebration
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Sports Spouses - The Challenge of Being a Coach's Wife
Being a coach’s wife takes a special person. You automatically become the CEO of your household and family. You are the “glue” that holds it all together. When it’s time to move, you make all the arrangements. When it comes to dealing with the kids issues at school, you deal with the teachers. When it comes to soothing your spouse’s bruised ego after a loss, you’re the one who’s there for them.
When recently working with a group of coaches’ wives and asking the top three to five challenges of being a coach’s wife, the number one reason was loneliness followed by work/life balance, limited family time, lack of communication and dealing with change. Sound familiar?
Being a coach’s wife may be fulfilling enough for some women, but not for others. That certainly doesn’t mean that they don’t love their husbands or that they’re not supportive. It may just mean that they also need to be fulfilled as a person themselves. By working with a coach, women would have an opportunity to find out what it is that fulfills them. In addition, they can share experiences and build camaraderie.
Coaching is an opportunity for the wives to identify their own goals and issues, develop a plan for obtaining them and be held accountable.
For more information, log on to www.riseandshinetoday.com (Group Coaching) or contact Jo Anne Froelich, Personal and Professional Coach at 517-202-0553.
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