To Don't

This year for a Christmas present, my aunt-in-law gave me some great notepads. They are all forms and make my 'office supply' lovin' heart sing. There is To Do, Pro/Con, Note to Self, and....To Don't. The 'To Don't' pad has me really thinking of all the things I need to make sure I 'don't do.' Here's my list:

1. Don't over think to the point of inaction. Yes, you really do think too much.

2. Don't skip breakfast. It makes you cranky.

3. Don't forget that dancing and singing cures almost everything. When in doubt, turn on Motown, Philadelphia Chickens, or Shakira's 'Hips Don't Lie.'

4. Don't let money or things get you down. You already have more than you ever could have imagined.

5. Don't obsess or ruminate. It's unattractive and unproductive.

6. Don't forget to drink water. It makes your lips chap, your mouth dry, and like #2...you feel cranky.

7. Don't let 'to do lists' control your life. There's so much more out there.

8. Don't spend so much time making to do lists, you don't actually accomplish anything...even if you have some new nifty pads.

9. Don't bury the things that really matter to you under the 'must haves' or 'must dos.'

10. Don't be too serious. Being silly is half of what makes you a good mom.

11. Don't try to control every aspect of your life. It's not possible nor optimal.

12. Don't let your creative side sleep. You need it to be you and it's impossible to be happy without it.

What's on your 'To Don't' list?