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How can I shift?
Posted by Pat on June 25, 2023 in Uncategorized | ∞
As I’ve gotten older (and maybe somewhat wiser), I’m shifting what I tell myself… a bit away from just being productive and more towards creativity. Here’s what I can tell myself:
- Rather than complaining and saying “Look at everything on my list!” I can ask myself “What can I remove from my list (or just do!) in order to give me more time to relax?”
- Rather than just looking for ways to organize my time so I can do more, I could look for ways for me to be more engaged and focused on doing what I am doing right now.
- Rather than dreading what I need to do today, I could ask “How can I create a way to do these tasks in a manner that feels joyful, creative, easy and worth my energy?” After all, I do only have a finite amount of energy!
Being productive isn’t all bad. It certainly has its place and made sense for much of my life. After all, I do have to operate in the world of schedules and deadlines. I still have to tend to the practical tasks of living.
But I no longer have to squish and mush as much activity and accomplishment in a day as I possibly can. There’s something to be said for being retired, even if only partially.
But…I could have slowed down sooner. You know, stopped to smell the roses!
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Pat,
Great blog! It is so very true that being selective about what needs to be done and doing it, makes you feel happily productive.
Love and light,
Sandy