I hear it more and more often: "I'm so busy." Of course you can be. Yet I believe that if you are constantly 'busy' you can do something about this yourself and approach it in a different way. And above all, take better care of yourself. Being 'busy' is often mistakenly seen as a sign of success and productivity. People tend to think that a full schedule and a constant flow of tasks are an indication of progress and achievement. But, in reality, "being busy" does not always mean being nice and busy.
We live in a world where we are constantly encouraged to do more, work faster and always be available. But let's face it: this often leads to stress, exhaustion and a constant sense of hurry, which is unfortunately reflected in the growth of burnout these days. Being constantly busy does not necessarily mean that we are more productive or that we enjoy what we are doing, but on the contrary, it can significantly affect our overall well-being.
What I've learned is that true productivity is not measured in the number of tasks you can check off in your to-do list. It is measured in the quality of the work you produce and, perhaps a bit counter-intuitively, in the extent to which you can continue to take care of yourself and do fun things. Because, working productively also means knowing when to take a break, take time for self-reflection and leave room for spontaneous moments and fun.
So let's stop striving to 'be busy', and instead strive to 'be smart'. That means: making conscious choices about what we spend our time and energy on, treating and using our brain well, using smart tools to streamline repetitive tasks, and most of all (trying to?) enjoy it! Ultimately, it's not about how much work we do, but how we organize our (work) life to ensure that we have enough time left over to enjoy other things in life.
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