Using a calendar, schedule all items with a number 1 next to them, assuring that you allot sufficient time to complete the task. These are appointments with you. Treat them with the reverence of a doctors appointment.
Taking the time to actually pencil all expectations onto your calendar will assures 4 things:
- You visually see the number of expectations thus far
- You have estimated how long each task is going to take
- It provides a visual, non-emotional accounting as to whether all the 'must-do's will realistically fit in the upcoming weeks
- You gain peace of mind knowing that they will get done.
If you have items with a #2 and #3 (remember - these items have already been presorted, by you, as non-essential to you) and you feel that eliminating them from the holiday would directly impact other members of your family, friends or co-workers, let them know you will be calling a 'Town Meeting' and coordinate a day for the meeting ASAP.
Use the phrase "I really need a little help getting things done this year. I just can't do it all." or something similar. Do not go into long explanations, negotiations, or bargaining. (This is really important - bite your tongue if necessary!) The more simple the better. State the 2 sentences above, smile, and leave it at that.
The Town Meeting requires mental preparation, planning and fortitude. Don't feel you have to take on any more explanation than the above 2 sentences, at this moment. If you need to, make a joke about it exclaiming 'It's this new thing I'm trying and I don't know anymore than that right now. What day are you free?'
Instructions on content, rules and expectations for the Town Meeting will be outlined tomorrow. It's not hard. Don't worry.
You're almost there! Simple holiday's are within your grasp.
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