Busy Much?

A million things to do? Weight of the world on your shoulders? Stressed?

It is easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of day to day life and work. Before you know it you haven’t seen friends in months, there is no food in the house, you are tired but you don’t sleep well and you haven’t managed to get to the gym for 3 weeks. Sound familiar?
Let’s start with some rough dates:

1. In 1851 James King invented the first drum washing machine
2. It wasn’t until the late 1920’s that electric ovens became available in household’s
3. In the 1950’s dishwashers became a more regular house hold appliance
4. In 1990 internet became a “thing”
5. The first text was sent in 1992
6. Email was established around 1993
7. In 1999 the nokia3210 was invented

*Disclaimer: some of the above facts may have slightly differing dates according to different sources.
 
My point is, with the invention of all of these things, one would assume that we would have more time in our day right?
We literally do not have to find the nearest watering hole and stand over it for a day scrubbing and ringing out clothes by hand any more. 

So now you feel thankful for your washing machine and your first world life, let’s put into action some of these simple tips for keeping life awesome and less "busy":

1. Say NO, it is an art. One you need to learn how to do well.
2. Prioritise a meeting with yourself as much as you prioritise a work meeting.
3. Schedule down time for yourself (see #2 about not cancelling on yourself).
4. Spend more time with loved ones and less time with competitive or negative influences.
5. Step back from your life and evaluate it positively every week (negatives are none existent, look for silver linings).
6. Set goals and write achievable action plans on how to get there.
7. Have technology free time every day.

And remember, life is as busy as you make it.
Some people find that idea hard to swallow. It puts ownership back on you and implies you are in control of your life. But it is true. You run your life. Own it. Live it.
 
Dr A xx