No Rush
We are our own worst enemies. I speak from personal experience. I have always been a rusher. I guess it comes from my nature or how I work. I am a project manager and there is always a timeline in everything I do. If you are making something you need a plan, a timeline and then some measurement to assess the progress. STOP
I have gotten into the habit of executing everything in this manner. Everything.
So I am learning that not everything needs a timeline.
I’ve been working on reducing my “rushing.”
Today has been a good example of how much more relaxed I can be if I don’t rush.
It was an office day for me.
This means at least 3.5 hours of driving. But with that I was still able to make lunches, get my run in, work my day, make dinner, do homework, enjoy my boys and participate in bedtime!
oh yeah and write this blog.
In the past this type of day would have put me over the edge.
But I am now taking one thing at a time. Enjoying each step. So dinner is a little later then planned, oh well. It was a really good dinner tonight. I took a little extra time and everyone raved about it. See just take some time to caramelize the onions and what a difference it makes.
I enjoy cooking but not when I’m rushing.
But what makes me rush?
Me.
Just me. ONLY ME.
So I’ve stopped rushing.
Simple as that. My days are much more relaxing. Yeah I still get tons done. But I am enjoying it.
And you know what, some things wait until tomorrow!!
I once wrote about Are you creating your own stress?
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Stacy Hull
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I’m alot like you in that I mean I was a rusher and I created my own stress in my day. Now days I just breathe in and out. Do what I can and leave the rest for the next day. I still mange to get in my exercise and pay attention to family and meals. It is possible to be calmer and relaxed. Great topic tonight.
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Trish
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Yep! Totally can relate.
It’s crazy right what we do to ourselves sometimes.
I’m working on the “chill” effect as well. Taking things S L O W.
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Marlene
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I tend to be like you. I rush rush to get everything done only to do more. I now take my time, relax and enjoy the moments I can. Sometimes time management has to take the back seat.
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julia
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I tend to be a rusher too. I’m trying more to relax and not put so much pressure on myself. It is definitely a work in progress for me!
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suzanne
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A few years ago when I was suffering from depression I was stressed to the max. I had to learn how to de-stress. Take my time. How to deal with critical people etc. I have to say it took a lot of practising but I`m finally in a place where I don`t put as much stress on myself and it was oh so very worth it!!
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Carmen tucker
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Boy you are so correct! We do create our own stress. Only since my WLS surgery have I learned more patience with myself. I also have discovered meditation and what a life saver it has been. I have been doing meditation along with yoga for my stress managment for the last 6 months. Boy its been the difference of night and day.
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