FINDING BALANCE
30-DAYS-WORK-LESS HOURS…
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Earlier this week I wrote a post on mental health for my firm which led me into doing some research on the topic and I stumbled upon this video on youtube. It talked about the hectic lifestyle of an entrepreneur and I found it interesting.
So for the past 2-3 months, I have been immersed in my work and working hard to achieve everything I wanted--which I have achieved. This has led me into taking on more tasks.
Unfortunately, increasing my workload has led to more stress. It is becoming draining because I have to juggle so many things at the same time, having little or no time to rest. Now I have added a part-time job to the mix.
I have been working really hard but at this point, it has paid off in some ways. However, I don't think they correlate anymore. Plus, I am not working at an optimal level and that is something I have to change.
Another issue I have discovered is that I am taking in more than I should and spreading myself thin. I have failed to recognize my limitation and it is draining the joy I derive from doing the things I care about.
For the next 30 days, I want to apply my mind and effort differently. I want to work less, spend more relaxing to get back to my flow-state. I hope to achieve this by narrowing my activities and focusing on the top three things on my list.
For my important tasks which involves writing for myself or my company, I will endeavour to complete them in the morning so I have ample time during the day to read and come up with more creative ideas.
Another thing I hope to achieve this coming week is to rediscover old habits--things I used to do for fun. I do not know how to enjoy myself anymore. Everything has become a competition or challenge. I need to tweak this approach to life and find some balance.
The goal is to remove as many stressors as possible and live optimally. To achieve this I plan to take stock of my activities both mental and physical and eliminate anything unnecessary--if possible.
I have also noticed that I set unrealistic time frames for my long-term goals. So one of the things I plan to do today is redesigning some of my tasks, breaking them down into actionable sets I can take every day for the next six months.
I hope by sharing my thought process helps someone find a way around their challenges and cultivate a healthy life balance. Cheers.
This is wonderful, stepping a little backwards to see and restructure one's life.
I hope you are able to get your old habits back and have fun.
All work and no play......
Makes Nonso a tired boy!
thank you very much for your words of encouragement... Hope to rediscover myself this period.
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You're welcome brother
It is a wonderful overview
For all of us are guilty of having to give ourselves unrealistic goals, and then spread ourselves thin trying to achieve them
So you need ample time to recharge, and then do the things you usually loved doing.
The payoff will be great. And that is because your body and your mind will recharge, and then endless ideas will be one of your rewards
I will not be surprised if I see them in your posts for the following weeks. Give it a try, I am sure you won't regret it
I hope so. Doing my best to align my mind and body. using the week to relax and also for the coming week I hope to cut down my workload.
Just wait and see. You will be glad you made this decision