http://www.unclutter-organize-transform.com/a2011-the-fine-art-of-setting-limits.html
This article^^^ just popped into my mailbox – such perfect timing! 🙂
added 1-24-11: Ken Bechtel addressed “What’s Enough?” on his web-radio show, too – hear it here:
The Gift of Enough 12/16/10 Thu, 16 Dec 2010 Play Now
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Today’s project is: Remember to be mindful of just ‘how much time’ can float by while I’m not paying attention. I have responded to several other bloggers with something along the lines of “I see you, and I hear you, and I intend (thanks, Bridget and Shanna!) to make an intelligent response on this topic, but I also recognize that, in order to not shoot myself in the foot, put said foot in my mouth (or elsewhere equally unpleasant), or paint myself into a corner, I must have more time to devote to crafting said response than I do right now. See ya again, soon!”
I also still have have things on my ‘daily maintenance’ list that haven’t been done today, so I am calling this “Good Enough” and hitting Post.
Mwah! See ya later! K
January 18, 2011 at 1:11 pm
Brilliant message. Also makes people feel heard because you acknowledge recieving the message, but declare that you want to think about it. What *better* response is there? We all like to be thought-provoking.
Now, I’ll know you’re doing what you said you were going to do ONLY if you don’t ping me back right away!
Routines are important!