Gratituesday 6.26.18 - Breaking up with Busyness
I was about to say I had very busy days the last 2 days. But I had a conversation with someone recently about reducing the power of "being busy." For the life of me I cannot remember who it was and honestly I cannot remember the specifics of the conversation. But I do remember reframing the idea. Breaking Up with Busyness!
Kelsey Raymond, president of Influence & Co, a content marketing agency writes, "People put busy on a pedestal because they believe being busy is the same as being productive. They equate 10 meetings a day with getting stuff done and idolize the persona of The Busy Entrepreneur.
Honestly, this is ridiculous. Not only does simply being busy not translate into being productive, but being too busy can actually ruin your ability to focus and create true value for your company."
Um, that sounds about right.
Full days do make me feel more productive, since I'm forced to get more done. I do enjoy ticking things off the list. However, there must be a balance. I mean last week I focused on time to recharge by taking one day off! I do think it's important to value QUALITY over QUANTITY. I'm going to focus on that this week. As I wind down for the day, I'd like to share my Weekly Lists. Wanna add yours, too?
GRATITUDES
1. Catering leftovers
2. My friend Tim for putting in my window air conditioning unit
3. Living in New York - they say it's the Greatest City in the World... But like a good New Yorker I still dislike going through Times Square!
4. My online scheduling program
5. A strong team of pros working on my home purchase
CELEBRATIONS
1. Back to daily Spanish lessons! Thanks, Duolingo.
2. Dancing to Whitney Houston's 'I Want to Dance with Somebody' at a fabulous gay club on Friday night. Gosh, it's been forever since I went dancing.
3. Lots of counseling inquiries this week
4. Great feedback on Saturday's wedding
5. More good hair days
DESIRES
1. Time and energy to stretch my hips and hamstrings - um, tomorrow I guess as I'm scheduled to teach 3 yoga classes!
2. TRAVEL - I'm putting this one in all caps
3. Some self-care appointments - mani/pedi, massage, hair color
4. A clean kitchen sink - I'm slipping!
5. To write on a regular basis - book, blog posts, newsletter
Okay folks, that's it. Feel free to comment on mine below or add your own. And of course, here's to a fulfilling and WELL BALANCED week!