I'm just not gonna take it anymore. . . #fb

Have you ever put up with things, tolerations as it were and then, finally, you have enough and refuse to deal with it anymore?   


That's exactly where I am with the design of my email newsletter.

I just don't like it anymore.

And while a new one is currently being designed, I couldn't bring myself to send out even one more issue with the design I've been tolerating.

So. . .there's no standard ezine this week.

Instead, a few questions for you to ponder:

1. It's midnight and you're answering client emails. Is this a boundary issue or are you working on your terms?
2. You're in the office Monday through Friday, from 9am - 5pm, have you created a J O B for yourself or are you maintaining boundaries?
3. Are you working when you THINK you should or when you're most productive?

So what are you tolerating and, more importantly, what are you going to do about it?

I'd love to hear your thoughts on the above -- please comment below and let me know what you think.

Comments

[WendyY Bailey]

Sandi, this is a perfect post for this time of year. I'm clearing right this minute. Ditching, delegating and going forward to 2010!! No more tolerations for me. THANKS for the reminder and for holding me accountable to staying toleration-free.

[Melissa McCreery]

Sandy,
Thanks for your post. I've been letting go of things I've been tolerating for the past few months and what I've created is SPACE for some great stuff. Even though I knew it, it was a jolt to realize how much energy I was using to put up with things that just weren't working. Feels great (and there is more to go :-) )!

[Sue Mitchell]

It feels SO GOOD to make a decision like the one you made about your newsletter and instantly take action. Once the decision is made, we wonder what took us so long!

[Caryn Ginsberg, The Raw Designer, Inspired Raw Design]

Although some of my late email is a time management issue, I have made some great progress on client expectations. I've been out of the large corporate sector for nearly a decade and still was delivering everything on the "need it yesterday" mentality. What a relief when I realized that most of my clients were happy to move at a more moderate schedule. In fact, most are happier, because they are often working hard to keep pace with me even as I've slowed things a bit.

[Kathleen Ann]

I can so relate to the newsletter angst - I decided some months back to publish mine on line with a quick brief email and link to the webpage.
Technically, it's much more manageable AND I don't have to worry about ending up in the 'bin' or use those annoying hieroglyphics if I use exciting words like M~oney :-)
Not to mention I can quickly go in and 'edit' the page if I find an 'oops got the link wrong!'

[Bob Medak]

I work when I want to.

[Jama StJohn]

Sandy - Great, quick reminder for all of us business owners! I work at night by choice (although I usually don't answer client emails). I do take daytime hours off during the week just because I can! And I no longer work weekends. I stopped tolerating my business running me! Can't wait to see the new ezine design -- I'm sure you can't either!

[Sue Rumack]

Sandy, timely reminder and wise choices.

My boundary is consciously to allow myself to run my coaching practice and not allow it to run me.

This means that since my most productive time is between 6:30 AM and 1 PM. I schedule the tough stuff then. Play in the early afternoon and resume early evening for a quick catch-up on the day. My Seminars and Programs run in the evenings, so, I need play time someplace else.

This is my method of recognizing boundaries and creating balance in how I choose to live and structure my business.

I`m healthier, happier and less stressed sinche having moved into my own metablism swings.

[Jonda Beattie]

Sandy,
I am inconsistent at best. I have a plan but don't always work it. I find myself working late and asking myself why. Good points to ponder when working up next year's goals and business plan!

[Alex]

Wow, having been employed by someone else for so many years, I kept feeling guilty b/c I do not work in the morning...I realize right now that I am more productive in the evening and at night.
Thank you for the food for thought!
Alex

[Nina]

I am tolerating giving away my services for Free. And this has to stop starting today! I know I have a lot to offer, and if people want to see a transformation they are going to have to pay me for the results I help them get.

[Janet Vasil]

This is the perfect time of year to add the toleration question to our year end review and 2010 plans. As a new entrepreneur, it took awhile to embrace my own best work hours, late morning into early evening, and not feel "guilty." That toleration was put to rest this year, but there are surely more to realize, examine and banish. Thanks for the kick-start.