The things we own take up far more time and mental energy than we realize. 
They need to be cleaned, organized and maintained. And the more we own, the more time is required.

Own fewer possessions

“‘Busy’ has become the new ‘Fine’.” When you ask somebody how they were doing, they used to answer, “Fine.” But nowadays, everybody answers, “Busy.”

Busy as a default state

“Those who are wise won’t be busy, and those who are too busy can’t be wise.”

Set aside time weekly for rest and family. Intentionally schedule it on your calendar.One of the reasons many of us keep busy schedules is we fail to recognize the value of rest

Appreciate rest

Busy should not be a badge of honor. 
If directed at the wrong pursuits, it is actually a limiting factor to our full potential.

Stop the glorification of busy

“Everybody agrees that no one pursuit can be successfully followed by a man who is preoccupied with many things.”

We are never forced into a lifestyle of busyness. 'Busy' is nothing but a decision we make. Simply realize that our schedules are determined by us.

Being busy is a choice

Learning to say “no” to less important commitments opens your life to pursue the most important.

Find freedom in saying NO

Begin cultivating little moments of space in your otherwise busy day:<ul><li>Make time for lunch. </li><li>Find space in your morning to sit quietly before starting your day. </li><li>Invest in solitude, meditation, or yoga. </li><li>Find opportunities for breaks at work in between projects. </li></ul>

Cultivate space in your daily routine

Busyness is, at its core, about misplaced priorities.Determine again what are the most significant contributions you can offer this world. And schedule your time around those first.

Revisit your priorities

Written by joshua becker · "Those who are wise won't be busy, and those who are too busy can't be wise." ― Lin Yutang It was in this video from Jeff Shinabarger that I first heard the phrase, "'Busy' has become the new 'Fine'."

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