It’s not uncommon to hear someone reply “I’ve been busy lately” when asked how they’re doing.
When that’s true, it’s okay.
However, when busyness becomes an everyday reality and there is no room to enjoy life, things go wrong.
how could I know?
This was my life before the pandemic.
I was blinded by the promise of the hustle and bustle culture, and the tasks on my schedule were beyond my reach.
It didn’t end well.
My unhealthy pursuit of being busy turned into a lack of health that affected every aspect of my life, from physical health to mental health.
Only then did I realize my lack of free time in my daily life.
This revelation led to a simple yet impactful journey, and I now create space in my busy schedule for family, hobbies, and more! Yes, Even when working full-time, managing a business, investing in a marriage and raising a toddler 😊
So here I am sharing proven ways to navigate the demands of life and live a fulfilling life as a working parent.
What is a busy schedule?
According to the Collins Dictionary, a busy schedule is a calendar full of tasks or events with specific deadlines that keep you from doing anything else.
For example, this might look like working 24/7 with little to no sleep. Or, it might seem like a day filled with endless chores and errands with no personal time.
No matter the circumstances, we can all agree that a busy schedule makes people feel busy, leaving no room for self-care or leisure.
So why is it so addicting?
why we like to be busy
Honestly, we associate limited time with social status.
We entered this unspoken competition, knowingly or not, to demonstrate our importance based on how crowded our schedules seemed.
We want to feel valued.
But doing so is deceiving!
