Day 110: Simplify Commitments

The majority of our efforts have been to get rid of stuff in our homes, simplifying our lives. I also think time commitments should be simplified when possible.

For years, when I was a stay-home mom, I was bombarded with offers for volunteerism. It became overwhelming because I had difficulty saying no. When I went back to work full time, it was almost a breath of fresh air because I had only one big commitment outside of the home instead of five. Now that my children are almost all gone, I'm going to have to be careful to what commitments I take on.

Some commitments, such as being a PTA mom, are ending soon for me, naturally. With others, I am considering bowing out gracefully. When we have our minds going too many places, we realize we're ineffective in most of them.

Today, think about your commitments to volunteering, organizations, etc. Is it time to simplify?