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What’s on your “don’t do” list

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I don’t know about you, but I’m a list maker. I’ve been that way as long as I can remember. I’ve got my grocery list, my blog posting list, my bucket list, and my packing list. I’ve got lists for the holidays, a “honey-do” list for Mr. S, and of course my “to-do” list.

You may think that’s a bit obsessive, but I’m a generally disorganized, fly by the seat of my pants type, and without my lists, I get side-tracked very easily. I know who I am, and what I have to do to get things done, and my lists are an essential part of it all. I’m guessing that like me, you have at LEAST a TO-DO list, but do you have a…

Don’t Do List?

For me, it’s those things on my “don’t do” list that sabotage my work, my life, even my relationships. They may be bad habits, mindless actions, and sheer laziness that make me take a left when I should have turned right.

I knew it wasn’t just me who had a Don’t Do list, so I turned to my fellow bloggers and social media gurus to see just what was on their list. Just like me, some were business oriented and many were personal. Here’s what I learned….

>> My old friend Mary Jo Manzanares of The Travelers Way is WAY ahead of me on this one:  Don’t get behind with email! My business opportunities are in my inbox, and if I don’t tend to it regularly, I’ll miss out. I’m pretty ruthless about deleting and getting stuff out so I can find the opportunities that move my business (and life) forward.

>> Donna of My Itchy Travel Feet says:  Don’t jump on social media first thing in the morning. Do something important first, like writing.

>> Resourceful Blogger‘s Kim  learned this lesson the hard way: Don’t say anything on Social Media or on my website without really thinking it through. It’s so easy to say things in the heat of the moment when emotions are running high or low. I always ask myself if it is beneficial to readers, does it build up or tear down and is it constructive?

>> While The Socialite’s Closet‘s Ellen’s “don’t” is a great reminder to NOT sell yourself short (gotta put that one on my list)

On a more personal note:

>> Poor pregnant Carissa of Motherhood Your Way pleads: Don’t touch a pregnant woman’s belly…PLEASE ask first!!

>> Karen the one & only Fab Grandma says: Don’t eat all the leftovers just because they’re there.

>> Me? I don’t use credit cards to buy what I can’t afford…I hate debt.

>> Jerrilyn of Jerri’s Empty Nest says she needs to remember to be less critical of herself, while Leigh Nichols is a perfectionist so she adjusts her expectations of others.

>> My bestie Rachel Ferrucci is a lot like me and knows that when you’re taking the day, DON’T WORK, and my facebook friend Amie Olson has to take a step back this holiday season to remind herself to not stress out.

MY DON’T DO LIST includes:

  • Don’t sleep in on a work day
  • Don’t get into mindless conversations before my work is done
  • Don’t use credit cards to shop (only buy what I can afford)

What’s on YOUR Don’t Do list? 

 


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About Zipporah Sandler

Zipporah Sandler AKA Zippy is a lifestyle and travel specialist who after living everywhere from Providence to Paris found herself suddenly residing in South Florida (something she swore she’d never do).

Whether it be San Pellegrino water or Louis Roderer Cristal, Zippy suggests that you keep your life sparkling and your glass full.

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  1. Crissy Beam says

    December 23, 2013 at 10:55 am

    Love this list! As an added bonus, do not call a pregnant girl “chubby” 🙂

  2. Amie Olson says

    December 23, 2013 at 11:14 am

    These Don’t Do Lists are great! I would add: Don’t Stress Over Little Things and Don’t Be So Negative with Yourself since I tend to be my own worst critic.
    Thanks for getting us thinking!

  3. Jennifer @ Mom Spotted says

    December 23, 2013 at 12:13 pm

    We don’t shop with credit cards either. It makes a HUGE difference!

  4. Karen says

    December 23, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    Here is another one for me: Don’t go somewhere just because it is expected of you (Like to your Mother’s Christmas party). Visit her another time when all the people you don’t want to see won’t be there.

  5. Carol Graham says

    December 24, 2013 at 2:23 am

    This one has been front and center a few weeks now — Don’t give someone who is hurting a blanket inspirational quote that is empty and impossible. i.e. “Don’t worry – Be happy!”

  6. Kim L says

    December 25, 2013 at 8:40 pm

    Love everyone’s Don’t Do List. Adding some more things to mine. Lot’s of great advice. I’m trying to do Karen’s today. ( Don’t eat all the leftovers just because they’re there.!)

  7. Kim L says

    December 25, 2013 at 8:43 pm

    Totally agree with this one!!1

  8. Kim L says

    December 25, 2013 at 8:44 pm

    LOL!

  9. Rachel Ferrucci says

    December 26, 2013 at 12:01 pm

    I’ll be adding some of these to my list!

  10. Zipporah Sandler says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    It’s true Amie. I have to remember – don’t beat myself up!

  11. Zipporah Sandler says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:56 pm

    Excellent reminder.

  12. Zipporah Sandler says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Karen, I couldn’t agree more!

  13. Zipporah Sandler says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:57 pm

    Unfortunately I learned that one the hard way Jen! On the plus side, at least I LEARNED.

  14. Zipporah Sandler says

    December 30, 2013 at 11:58 pm

    What? You’re not chubby? Kidding!!!!

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