Find freedom in saying NO
Learning to say “no” to less important commitments opens your life to pursue the most important.
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“‘Busy’ has become the new ‘Fine’.”
When you ask somebody how they were doing, they used to answer, “Fine.” But nowadays, everybody answers, “Busy.”
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.
Busy should not be a badge of honor.
If directed at the wrong pursuits, it is actually a limiting factor to our full potential.
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
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.
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.
Begin cultivating little moments of space in your otherwise busy day:
- Make time for lunch.
- Find space in your morning to sit quietly before starting your day.
- Invest in solitude, meditation, or yoga.
- Find opportunities for breaks at work in between projects.
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We are obsessed with the idea that our potential for happiness is intricately tied to our freedom to pursue wealth. We think we must work harder and longer than the majority if we’re to amass a fortune so we can escape the drudgery of work as we know it.
We can fill our days with work that stretches us, fulfills us, and endows life with a whole new level of meaning.
During the first week of the new year, there is a rush of motivated people who want to achieve their respective self-improvement goals. But then all this rush always tapers off, with only about 8 % of people actually managing to achieve their goals by the end of the year.
Being chronically busy can become a badge of honor. It makes you feel important.
It can also hurt your health. The long hours, stress and lack of relaxation time can result in insomnia, headaches and fatigue.