Helpful Guide to Becoming Unbusy: 1. Realize that being busy is a choice. It is a decision we make. The first, and most important, step to becoming less busy is to simply realise that our schedules are determined by us. 2. Stop the glorification of busy. Busy, in and of itself, is not a badge of honour. In fact, directed at the wrong pursuits, it is actually a limiting factor to our full potential. It is okay to not be busy. 3. Appreciate and schedule rest. Rest is beneficial to our bodies, our minds, and our souls. Set aside one day per week for rest and family. Intentionally schedule it on your calendar. Then, guard it at all costs. 4. Revisit your priorities. Become more intentional with your priorities and pursuits in life. Determine again what are the most significant contributions you can offer this world. And schedule your time around those first. Busyness is, at its core, about misplaced priorities. 5. Own fewer possessions. 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 less stuff. And find more time because of it. 6. Cultivate space in your daily routine. Take time for lunch. Find space in your morning to sit quietly before starting your day. Invest in solitude, meditation, or yoga. Find opportunity for breaks at work in between projects. Cultivate little moments of space and peace. 7. Find freedom in the word, “no.” Learning to say “no” to less important commitments opens your life to pursue the most important. Busy does not need to define you. Unbusy is possible. It’s okay to be happy with a calm life. And doesn’t that sound wonderful right now?
Posted on: Sat, 07 Sep 2013 06:33:41 +0000
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