Have you ever noticed how easy it is to find yourself reacting to life’s daily busy-ness? You end up accomplishing nothing of real value. Try this “Not-Do” List, to see where you could cut out some of the intrusions on your daily life, so that you can find time to look at what’s really important to you.

Don’t answer the phone

Isn’t that why God made answering machines and teenagers? Take the calls on YOUR schedule instead of everyone else’s. Ask friends and family not to call during certain hours. Don’t be rude; just explain that you’re trying to make your time work for you instead of against you.

We all have the same 24 hours. You can either live it according to everyone else’s schedule, or you can decide when and how you will use your own time. Put life on YOUR schedule, instead of just reacting to the next thing that catches your attention.