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Pruning Your Life
I don’t know about you, but I’ve been noticing a lot of little obligatory time suckers in my life lately and I think it’s time to prune. Every once in a while I like to take a look at how I spend my time and energy and ask myself a few questions... 1) What am I getting out of this arrangement (obligation, relationship, etc) 2) Is it worth the amount of time (money, or effort) that I’m investing 3) Would my life be better without it (more time, money or energy) 4) In what ways (or at all) would I miss this This is a great way to get to the root of why you are maintaining certain activities, relationships and obligations. If you can honestly answer these questions positively, then GREAT! No need to prune. If however, you find yourself yearning for a life free of these things, then it is time to prune. Now emotional pruning is easier said than done. It requires clear communication and a well thought-out plan of action (most of the time.) The longer you’ve been engaged in what you want to prune, the more difficult it will be (just like real tree pruning.) There are many things I wish to prune out right now. Some I’m simply choosing to put on the back burner (tie off and let it die out on its own.) Others I know I need to address and I’m developing a plan. When you actually take the time to do these things, you’ll feel much happier and healthier in the end, as well as have the extra resources to engage in new activities, friendships and adventures. So ask yourself… Is it time to prune? 2 comments from 2 users
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posted by
kellimwheeler
on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:27 PM
posted by
creatress
on Nov 19, 2008 at 02:48 PM
Thanks Kelli! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful/useful.
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I love this idea Creatress! Very thought provoking blog and I plan to print it and plot my pruning schedule accordingly.
Thanks.