Is Your Life Just a Blur?
Life is fast-paced. Technology helps, but it also can be used to help us cram even more into our already hectic days.
Do any of these statements describe you:
Always wishing you had more hours in your day?Wishing you could slow down, but feeling like you can't.Feeling somewhat envious of those who take time off or take vacations?Feeling driven to push yourself relentlessly and not know how to lighten up?I am convinced that life is not meant to be a blur! We are meant to have fun, meaningful moments in our days/weeks.
You might be thinking, "sure, slowing down would be nice, but I have work (tasks to complete) to do and if I don't do it, no one else will and it won't get done..." I totally understand how this feels; and perhaps it's very valid.
The problem is, that no one is going to swoop down and take away all your 'to do's'. The reality is that you are the only one who can change the pace of your life - no one else can do it for you.
So, here are some tips to help you go from a hectic life to a more enjoyable pace.
1. The only way to slow it down is to first make that mental choice. It has to come from within you; it's choosing to:
enjoy more moments in your daypause and notice how you are feeling in that momentnot rush through your daybe o.k. with leaving some things 'undone'shift from a 'human doing' to a 'human being'2. Become aware of your 'real' priorities. Not necessarily what you say they are; actions speak louder than words. Your priorities are what you make time for. We all find time for what truly matters to us - each of us makes time every day for what we value. If you are not finding time to relax, eat properly, sleep, or have fun... it's because those activities aren't high on your priority list. How you're spending you time now, (those activities that take up your time) are higher up on your list.
When you begin to see the value of living a life paced to accommodate spontaneity, life's simple pleasures, and the joys of truly living in the 'now', you'll notice a shift in your priorities. And, when that happens, the blur will transform into wonderful moments you can treasure.
3. Be impeccable in your personal integrity. That means, if you say you're going to slow down, then follow through. Keep your word to yourself. I'm guessing that most of the time you wouldn't think of breaking commitments you've made to clients, bosses, etc., but do you break the commitments you've made to yourself? If so, it's time to change that.
Every time you break a commitment you've made to yourself, it chips away at your self-respect and self-confidence. Why? Because you've let yourself down.
4. Get good at saying 'no' or 'I can't commit to that, but you might try...' You will get yourself over-committed if you can't turn down requests others make of you. The key to this is to realize that the world won't stop spinning if you delegate or can't get everything on your list done. Learn to assess requests; if they don't line up with your goals/priorities, then 'pass' on them. You aren't doing anyone a favor if you take on projects that you have no passion for or that you don't have time to do well.
5. Be kind to yourself instead of being a wicked taskmaster. Often times we are the ones that pile on our own workload and we are the ones that relentlessly crack the whip. We don't give ourselves breaks, time to laugh, or time to rest,... Realize that you don't have to be this way. You can choose to be kind, thoughtful, and caring towards yourself. In the end, you'll accomplish a whole lot more and feel so much better about your life.
So, now that you know what to do, here's a challenge for you this week:
Notice the pace of your life.Choose to work on one tip above that really resonates with you. If you try to work on more than that, you might end up sabotaging your success. There's always next week-you can take on another one then.One last thought:
Life is like a wonderful meal. If you take time to eat one course at a time, you feel full and have enjoyed the experience. But, if you try to eat a 5 course meal in 5 minutes, well, you just end up wishing you hadn't!
Levya is a Certified Life Coach who specializes in helping busy professionals lead less stressful lives ( http://watersedgelifecoaching.com/index.html ). She helps them go from being overwhelmed and over-scheduled to enjoying a sense of well-being and balance.
Her experience as a business owner gives her an accurate understanding of the pressures professionals face and her coach training enables her to help them make sustainable changes in their lifestyles.
Using a holistic and eclectic approach, Levya designs an individualized program for each client based on their specific needs, goals, and desired outcomes.
If you are stressed and looking for relief, Levya can help you take back control of your life and make time for rest, relaxation, rejuvenation and fun (yep, fun is important too!).
If you'd like the opportunity to speak with Levya about your situation, please contact her at http://watersedgelifecoaching.com/id5.html for your complimentary initial consult.
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