It's nice to be invited but sometimes it gets to be overwhelming! I feel it right now as summer is coming to a close and back to school, football leagues and biz events are filling my calender at record pace. Add to that, the social, personal fun too. Fall is a crazy busy season, it feels like I go from summer to Christmas in the blink of an eye.

I'm exhausted just looking at my calender and really, its just the usual mom stuff plus my biz and social things, its all good, its all fun. So, no complaining here. I'm just trying to decided how to limit my time away from the important "home time" in the evenings with the kids, homework, talking etc. and leave my daytime for productive work. I'm limiting myself to 2 events per week or 3 if two are biz related. The truth is, I love events both personal and biz related, its a bonus when you can mix biz & pleasure.

If you find yourself overwhelmed with too many invites and obligations, sift through them and see which ones mean the most to you at this time, which ones may have recurring opporunities and which ones just seem like an intrusion on your time. Pick and choose carefully. I also suggest doing a few events that may make you feel out of your comfort zone, like attending an event where you won't know anyone or aren't specifically in that industry..Those events are usually the most rewarding and leave you with that extra skip in your step for a few days!

There's only so much time in the day, week, month and then poof! another year goes by in a blur. Set your priorities Don't be afraid of saying no.Or better yet, just say "I'll be there next time!" enjoy...

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