The joy of being UNproductive
Today I was listening to a podcast and I heard something, that resonated a lot: “We think of productivity all the time. We think that we must always be productive, and if we are not — we judge ourselves very badly”. I stopped myself and realized that it was so true. Literally everyday I put a lof of pressure on myself to do things, to accomplish something. Even weekends became days, when I had “to-do” lists and enjoyed crosing out points. Days, when I did not do much, seemed useless and wasted, whereas those when I had no time to sit down and read a book, seemed to be the best, because (!) they were productive. Boom!
So being unproductive sometimes is a flaw now? Moreover, being productive is the only worthy option now? Really? What kind of life is that? Superhero kind of thing? I can do it all and more? Who am I kidding? How about turning the concept of “unproductivity” into productivity in a way? To be productive on Monday, it sometimes really is helpful to slow down and chill on the weekend. Don`t you agree?
With these thoughts in my head I just let my Saturday flow. I read some articles here and slowly enjoyed my breakfast, I talked to my friend via Skype (he is far, very far away) and I made pancakes with my boyfriend/partner/best friend at noon. I did not rush anywhere. I was taking a step at a time and I was enjoying it so much. Yes, from time to time I had some freak out moments, when I panicked and thought that I had to manage to do something proper today, but I stopped myself right there and kept on enjoying fresh strawberries, cherries and my book.
It is now 10:06 pm and I am going to finish this post, hoping that someone out there, someone who is certain that one must be productive all day every day, will take time to read it and think and slow down and enjoy something very simple, but very special. I have recently been learning to point out simple joys of life and celebrate them. It is a magical thing, and I hope to keep on mastering this skill. I will read my book (maybe even finish it, but no pressure, girl, no pressure!) and listen to a short meditation on Breathe app, which I am fond of, and then go to sleep.
P.S. I will be honest and tell you right away that I have already started forming my to-do list for tomorrow, because I am rational and I know that this upcoming week is going to be very busy (and maybe even a little bit crazy). However, important parts of this list are: start my day with yoga, make a smoothie from bananas and strawberries and finish a book. Yes, I really am working on my inner peace. Yes!
What about you?
