I love this collaboration from busy people — it helps my sanity
I often hear people say how busy they are. They don’t have enough time. Too many meetings, too many tasks, not enough hours in the day. It’s almost a constant hum in the background. But when I look at myself, I think, “I have all the time in the world.” I don’t feel that same pressure. Then, I start wondering — am I doing enough? Am I keeping up with what I should be doing?
The guilt starts to creep in. I hear others talk about their packed schedules, and it makes me question if I’m doing something wrong. So, I check. I ask myself, “Am I prioritizing the right things? Am I delivering what I promised? Am I staying on track with what people are expecting from me?”
Each time I do this, I find that I am, in fact, doing what needs to be done. I review my schedule and see time blocked out for important work. Sometimes, these are easy, routine tasks. Other times, they are tough conversations or challenging decisions. But I’m doing the work. So why do I still feel like I’m not as busy as others?
Maybe it’s because I manage distractions differently. I schedule my time and commit to it. If I block time for something, that’s it. It’s a priority I’ve already set. Unless there’s an urgent situation or a family emergency, that time doesn’t change. It’s my focus. It’s on the main stage, and I show up for it fully.
When new tasks or distractions pop up, I add them to a list and move on. They’re not for now. They’re not on my main stage. Someone else might be dealing with them, but for me, it’s something for later. This approach helps me stay focused on what’s important right now.
Because of this, I find that I can balance everything. I can keep up with my work, stay engaged with my hobbies, and spend quality time with family and friends. I have time for reading, for relaxing, and even for those moments when I’m just lounging around the house. Sure, there are busy weeks that fly by. And then there are slower weeks when I’m looking for things to fill the gaps. But overall, I don’t feel overwhelmed.
So, when I hear busy people talk about how hectic their lives are, I don’t feel guilty anymore. Instead, I’m thankful. Their constant chatter about being busy forces me to regularly check my priorities and tasks. It reminds me to stay focused and reassured that I’m doing the right things.
It’s almost like a collaboration. They push me to validate my efforts, and I end up feeling confident that I’m on the right path. And despite everything on my plate, I still feel like I have all the time in the world. This balance, this clarity — it works for me, and I love it.
Until next time, Cheers,
Amit
