On Thanksgiving will you join several others in putting too much on your plate? I don't know about you, but I certainly will. Turkey, ham, dressing, yams, green bean casserole, broccoli, mashed potatoes and of course pumpkin pie will all make their way to my plate. My plate will exceed my stomach's capacity, and before you know it, my overloaded plate will eventually overload my stomach, and I’ll end up stuffed more than the turkey was.
Do You Have Too Much of your Plate?
5 Fixes for Too Much on your Plate
If you find you saying or feeling the cliche statement, I have too much on my plate, here are 5 ways to defeat too much on my plate.
Platter to Plate - Do you have a platter or a plate? Many of us fall into the trap of having too big a plate to begin with. Lower how much work you will take on, and watch your plate get smaller.
No - No is a one word sentence. WE are tempted to please people and when we say yes, we add more to our plate. Protect your plate with a selective yes, and a strong no.
Portion Size - If you want to decrease what's on your plate, decrease the amount of work you put on it by decreasing the amount of time you have to complete the work. Many times we dedicate more time than is necessary to effectively complete the task. Focus on Less Minutes with More Focus
Eliminate - Sometimes we have food on our plate that is unnecessary, but comfortable. Pumpkin pie tastes good, but isn't good for your health. Eliminate unnecessary work, and watch your plate get smaller.
Protect the Plate - In order to protect your plate, set boundaries for the work you allow on your plate, and set them to prevent others from adding work to your plate. It is healthy to protect your plate from unnecessary food. The same principle applies to your work.
If you want to be the best, stop doing the most.
Downsize your plate to only the essential work. Protect your plate from nonessential and nonproductive work, and become the best at doing only what is necessary. When you successfully protect your plate, you will be healthier in your life and work, and ultimately you will make a bigger impact on the most essential people in your life.
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