Don't take things so seriously...no one gets out of here alive!
It's so easy to get caught up in your day to day "stuff" especially when you have responsibilities, jobs, things that feel really important, your deliverables, all that good stuff.
The thing that we can lose track of and often do, is that there's a lot of other things outside of that that aren’t just equally important, but maybe more important? The things that we tuck away to the side, because perhaps they're not as pressing and therefore don't feel as important, or we don't make them as important...your families, friends, your interests, heck yourself! And, like it or not, the fact that none of us can avoid is...none of us is getting out of here alive, right?
It was just about a year ago when I was slapped in the face with this reality. Losing a dear friend. Nothing puts things into perspective more instantly than an experience like that.
As time moves on, I challenge myself to keep this perspective. It's so easy to fall back into old habits and behaviours.
So what do you and I need to do to balance things??
Take the things you need to take seriously, seriously, and then draw a line somewhere, set some boundaries.
Remember that most of us...unless you actually are a paramedic, a nurse, or some sort of physician...aren't saving lives directly. Yes, your work may have an impact on that, and at the end of the day...paramedics, nurses and physicians also need to draw a line as well...have boundaries.
What can this look like?
Incorporate more of what's important to you that's not work into your daily life.
Find space for your hobbies, quiet time, self-reflection, spending time with people you love.
Do more things that energize you...things that fulfill you.
It can be a tall order. Especially when you can get caught up in the importance of who you think you are and what you're "doing". Pulling away from that can feel difficult. However, if, with full awareness, staying where you're at IS what matters...then go for it. I wanted to prompt you, to remind you...that there's so much more.
So now, what?
Are you ready?
Let's get to it...
Your challenge...
Are you in need of some sort of reality check? Even if you think you aren't...take a moment now to consider these reminders:
Take stock, now.
Maybe for you, everything is aligned. You're doing all the things you want to do, including the things you love and all is well...bravo! You have balance and are happy and satisfied most of the time.
Maybe you're in a position where things aren't where you want them to be, you're in a constant state of overwhelm and wishing you had more time for the things that recharge and energize you...this is a chance for you to check-in. Perhaps to set some much needed boundaries.
Knowing it is key.
Recharging and participating in activities that energize you is what will allow you to be able to give more to your work responsibilities, creates less resentment, and adds more balance.
Life's short and truly is precious...so make sure that you're happy with how it's playing out for you.
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Cheers,
Ann
Don’t take things so seriously…seriously!