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If you are interested please send your resume to Bianca Nafpliotis, Career Corps Volunteer Program Coordinator at bianca@corporateamericasupportsyou.org.
So, instead of saying “No because I’m busy,” I’m focused on saying “Yes to possibility” both professionally and personally.
Yes, I have time to support that project.
Yes, I have time to talk to my friend.
Yes, I have time to read an extra chapter to my child.
Yes, I have time to edit that document for you.
Yes, I have time to exercise.
Yes, I have time to plan healthy meals.
Yes, I have time to attend that networking event.
These “Yeses” mean that I have to say “No” too.
No, I don’t have time to waste on Facebook.
No, I don’t have time to spend on projects that are not professionally fulfilling.
No, I do not have time to drive two hours round trip to attend hot yoga.
No, I don’t have time to use on activities that will not result in my goals.
No, I don’t have time to focus on my being busy.
And these “Yeses” have to be realistic.
Yes, I have 10 hours this week to support that project.
Yes, I have time to talk to my friend on Friday evening.
Yes, I have time to read an extra chapter to my child after we’ve done her homework.
Yes, I have time to edit that document for you if you get it to me today.
Yes, I have time to exercise for 30 minutes.
Yes, I have time to plan four healthy meals, but we’ll order pizza on Saturday.
Yes, I have time to attend that networking event to talk to the five companies in which I am interested.
Instead of wallowing in busy-ness, let’s try focusing on the possibility that comes with saying “yes” in a realistic manner. Let’s see what happens when we stop being busy and start being open to change.