Christopher is in The Three Musketeers, a production by the Sherman Community Players. They have been in rehearsal for weeks, months even. There is swordplay which is, I think, what got his attention in the first place. That's Chris, inside the circle. With the sword :-).
Chris speaks very little, he dies onstage at least 4 times, maybe 5. He swordfights and he's very cute with his hair all slicked back. Trust me, he is by far the very best henchman onstage (although he says he is not).
This is also the son who is still expecting a baby, Bear (not a baby bear), at any time and who now has 3-hour performances 3-5 nights a week and who is working on a PhD while also being a hands-on father and husband. I look at him and know we are genetically related.
What makes a person over-commit? I do it (obviously Chris does it) and yet somehow we meet deadlines. But as I age, I can tell that over-commitment leads to stress, and stress equals crankiness and wrinkles. I think I need to cut back on commitments but it is so hard to do. Do any of you have strategies that might help? I'm happy to hear them.
I have begun ignoring the phone and email for 2-3 hours a day and that is really helping.
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There is this word that makes magic. It’s hard to learn though. The word is ‘NO’
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Not answering the phone is good-except if its your mother. But, as the lady before me said, “Learn to say no!” Its amazing how things get better when you do say no.
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I take a deep breathe and think Is this something really important to me? If that answer is NO. I answer NO. — Stopping before you say YES is the magic answer.
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I share your problem. Once before in my life I succeeded in reducing my commitments. I wrote “NO” in big 3-d block letters that filled an 8.5 x 11 paper, decorated it with pretty flowers and vines, and hung it next to the phone I answered most often. It worked well as a reminder to be firm and immovable, but gentle and polite in saying no. At least us over-committed people are rarely bored! Good luck!
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Turning off the computer is good, but the thing that works the best for me is not to turn it on at all until I’ve accomplished my main task for the day. I have amazingly productive days when I do this. Maybe this is a good reminder for me too!
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What a great word! Im going to try using it 🙂
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Yes, I dont stop to think in this circumstance often enough. Another great idea that Im going to try.
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