“Never get so busy making a living that you forget to make a life.”
-Unknown
Do you find yourself so busy at times that it keeps you from enjoying your life? Are you busy with important things or are you over committed to things you should have said no to?
I used to gauge my productivity and accomplishments based off of how busy I was. If I wasn’t busy doing anything, I’d feel anxious and lazy. I didn’t enjoy it. Some of it was important work, like chores, projects, etc.; but there were also times I would try to find things to do so I could feel productive.
As I’ve gotten wiser, I’ve come to realize that not doing anything doesn’t make me lazy. I need to relax and unwind for my health. I’ve gotten better at identifying what needs to be taken care of right away, and what can wait. If there are requests for me to do something that I don’t want to do, I say no.
What are your thoughts on the matter?