I adopted the tradition of choosing a word rather than making specific New Year's resolutions. For the past three years I have been stuck on the same word...balance.
I am a work-aholic, constantly moving and doing- sitting still makes me antsy. Just ask anyone in my family who has tried to get me to sit through a movie.
Along with lack of balance comes the "oh I can do that!" syndrome. It's sort of like being hungry and putting more on your plate than you can eat. I put more on my to-do list than I can possibly accomplish in one day.
And you know what? I'm tired.
Stripping wood, layer by layer... |
How do you stay balanced? Work, kids, home, hobbies, blogging....any tips are appreciated!
Tricia- I am a workaholic, too. If I am not working I am on the computer. I NEVER watch movies unless I am also doing something else. lol The most relaxing time I had this summer was taking 3 little girls and my daughter to the ocean...and even then we were "busy"-but it was a fun busy. xo Diana
ReplyDeleteOh good, it is so nice to know I am not alone! One of the things I am working on through Happify is taking time off and just BEING without being busy. So hard to do!!
DeleteTake a book and force yourself to sit and read for a half hour a day. Set a timer and just go someplace else in your mind. (yes, fiction, no, not paint formulas)
ReplyDeleteThat is a good suggestion, plus for me if I start reading a book I won't stop until I finish it!
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