Quit Something To Regain Time

Q is for Quit Something

4/20/2016

My theme for the April A to Z blogging challenge is productivity for creative people.

I started this post with Quit Something as the title, with the “something” to be determined. (Last year, my post was Quit Bad Habits.)

Then I realized that Quit Something was actually a great title. Because it doesn’t matter what you specifically eliminate. Find the task that is not useful, that does not bring joy, that is not required, and quit doing it. Maybe you can stop watching a TV show you no longer love or unsubscribe from newsletters that you delete without reading. Or maybe quit multitasking, if nothing else comes to mind.

Is there something you can quit (or say no to) in order to regain some time? Even small increments add up.

jean davis link

4/20/2016 09:48:39 am

A couple years ago I decided to quit volunteering so darn much. While that was really hard to do: Because helping people - it did help get rid of that spread way too thin feeling that had been hanging over me for a long time. Quitting is not always a bad thing.

Yvonne V link

4/20/2016 07:45:06 pm

I cut back on that, too.

C. Lee McKenzie

4/20/2016 11:26:13 am

I could go for quit multi-tasking. It's ruining my brain and my life.

Yvonne V link

4/20/2016 07:44:46 pm

I know!

Marcia Strykowski link

4/20/2016 05:23:27 pm

I'm not yet sure which little tasks to quit, but it's certainly a great idea. One thing I might try is to quit eating in front of the computer instead of calmly enjoying the view while I eat.

Yvonne V link

4/20/2016 07:45:39 pm

I'm definitely guilty of that.

Patricia Lynne link

4/20/2016 07:26:45 pm

I read that as quilt something and was very confused at first. Quit something makes more sense. It's also something I've done lately in order to clear up time and be more productive.

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Yvonne V link

4/20/2016 07:46:20 pm

I'm not qualified to blog about quilting!

Liz A. link

4/20/2016 07:26:56 pm

At the moment, to free up some time, I could quit the A to Z Challenge... Nah. Only a week and a half to go...

Yvonne V link

4/20/2016 07:46:51 pm

Your comment made me laugh! But we are almost at the end....

Glenda Funk link

4/20/2016 10:43:21 pm

"Quit Something" is a good title. I wish I could quit ice cream. It does bring me joy, but I don't like what it leaves on my behind. Glenda from
<a href="www.evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com">Evolving English Teacher</a>

Yvonne V link

4/21/2016 08:10:04 pm

LOL Glenda!

Wendy link

4/20/2016 11:31:14 pm

Great post and idea!

Yvonne V link

4/21/2016 08:10:19 pm

Thanks, Wendy.

Sharon Himsl link

4/28/2016 07:58:15 pm

I think I'm getting better at saying no and quitting things, but this post has me wondering if there is something I could quit at home. Not sure though. Zoning out in front of the TV at night with hubby at night can be relaxing and I need that at the end of day. Relaxation is important for good health. As summer approaches, I know we will sit outdoors more at night. Then TV will go to the bottom of the list. I'm thinking about adding back music in my life. Lost that somewhere along the way.

Yvonne V link

4/29/2016 10:35:26 pm

Thanks for the thoughtful reflection! I'm looking forward to the nice weather, too.

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