I'm having trouble with balance, which coincidentally, is the main theme of this blog. It's not always easy to know when to be in the moment or when to set my sights for more or even how to juggle the two. There are so many areas of my life I want to plan out but I can't always control the outcome of my efforts. A lot of life just happens. And many times worrying about what should happen takes away from what is or could happen.
It'd be nice to come home and not think about the same to-do list I don't feel like getting to every day. Whether I tackle these tasks or not, I'm stressing. If I get to them, they seem overwhelming and if I ignore them, I feel guilty. All of this wasted mental energy leaves no room for fun, creativity, or at the very least a stress-free day. Today, I decided why not give myself a break Who says I can't simplify my list and release myself from all these non-important tasks. That's actually something I can control and will dramatically reduce my stress level, leaving me to enjoy what free time I have.
Isn't that what balance is really about, anyway? I won't perform 100% everyday on every task. I'll burn out that way. Instead, it's working with my schedule, energy level, and mood. Today, I need a break. Tomorrow, I may have the resources to get stuff done. No need to beat myself up because I'm not following the plan the way I imagined. A plan has to be flexible. There has to be room for change and today I'm mixing it up. Happy Tuesday!
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