I tend to make what I call impossible to-do lists. I have this irrational belief that I can do ten things in ten minutes. I often try to do these “ten things” during the five minutes I should be leaving to get to my next appointment on time.
It's my constant battle with time. We already know the winner.
Can you relate?
We're approaching a holiday week where this seemingly innocuous habit goes on steroids. It happens during spring breaks, summer breaks, fall breaks, holiday breaks. We get this idea in our heads that we're going to DO ALL THE THINGS we haven't been able to do because we've been too busy.
You have the luxury of time during breaks. In a sense, yes! When we start filling all that time up before we even get started (AKA to-do lists in our head) - the luxurious feeling of “having all the time in the world” quickly dissipates.
We're ruining any chance of spaciousness before we even get started. I especially see this with my students. It's understandable! There's so much going on and so many pressures with school that you have a laundry list of items that need to be done over break. Period.
Why am I even bringing this up? To dispel the myth of being able to do it all and invite a little reality check. It might help you create a productive, less hurried break, including OPEN TIME and relaxation.
I invite you to create some boundaries around when you're going to work and when you're NOT going to work. Give yourself the gift of space to do nothing or enjoy other people's company. Veg out on Netflix. AND get a bunch of items on your list DONE.
When you give yourself permission beforehand and make a plan, you're less likely to struggle against yourself. You've already made the decision. You're going to get done what you get done within the time allotted.
Make things a little easier for yourself. ✨
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