Are you done or are you just tired?
This is a question I've been putting to myself a lot lately because truth be told, I'm tired, and I have to recognize that that doesn't mean I'm done. It just means that at this moment in time, I don't have the energy or bandwidth for some things.
It's super useful because being done is a big deal. When you're tired? You have more options...first of all, get some rest. No, seriously, get some rest.
How often are you running from meeting to meeting to meeting? Burning the candle at both ends. Finding yourself exhausted at the end of the day...and probably not even knowing what you actually got done. Sound familiar?
Up until recently, that was me. Now I'm at that point where I'm really starting to ask myself some deeper questions...some more meaningful questions. I'm not going to get all philosophical on you here, but it's about stepping back and taking some inventory.
Maybe you can relate?
Nothing you go through is particularly unique to you. How you respond to it will be unique. But really, nothing is necessarily unique. It's part of being a normal human and being "normal" is comforting, it connects us.
Where are you hanging out now? What space are you in?
Is there a space where you're questioning whether you're done or tired? Maybe it's time to explore.
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
Are you just tired? The only way to find out if you're just tired is to get some rest.
Saying no when the pressure is on to say yes.
Prioritizing choices for you that open up space for downtime.
Disconnecting from whatever it is that you feel is draining your battery.
Or...are you done, ready to close a door? This decision will feel heavier. It can seem like there's a lot riding on something when you are ready to be done and...there is.
Before you decide that you're done. Try resting!
When you come back rested...
Notice if this changes your perspective…
Or reinforces your decision.
Ask yourself the questions. Go for a walk. Let the answers find you. Give it a whirl.
What I'm discovering right now is I'm feeling done in some spaces but I want to get some rest first so I can answer that question: Am I done or am I just tired?
How about you? Done? Or tired?
Could you use some perspective? Contact me and let's set up your FREE chemistry call.
Cheers,
Ann
Are you done…or are you tired?