Comments on: Are you doing too much?

By: Alicia

Alicia — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 06:00:55 +0000

It’s actually comforting to hear that others experience this phenomenon — in my little world, I’m the only one who seems to struggle with this! I’m surrounded by people that are “bored” & seem to have endless hours in their days. Just today I had to really focus on asking myself one of the questions you posed: “What can I sacrifice to create the breathing room I need?” It’s a real struggle for me since I feel EVERYTHING on my to-do list is vital. They say recognition is the first step; I can’t wait till I’m able to incorporate a better balance between work & play into my life. :)

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:55:50 +0000

Hi Jess! I definitely thought you would like the “pursuit of happiness” quote :). Before I wrote the post, I was going to email it to you! How crazy!! I think we’re both big dreamers and doers which makes the journey difficult, but still filled with great happiness. We just have to remember to focus on it!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:52:04 +0000

And thank you for your incredible support — means so much to me!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:51:37 +0000

Kairol, so happy to hear from you! Thank you for sharing your personal perspective!!

By: Carolyn

Carolyn — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:49:11 +0000

Thank you so much for commenting, Krista. Technology definitely plays a role for me! 3 Things is such a powerful strategy that I find works well too. If you haven’t read the Power of Less, definitely check it out — really great book by Leo Babauta. And of course Perseverance :)! Again, thank you – so happy you enjoyed the post!!

By: Jess LC

Jess LC — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:39:13 +0000

Interesting question. I find myself more as someone that needs to hear that quote about pursuit of happiness, rather than make myself less busy. I think I set up a lot of goals and intentions for myself with the idea that the completion will bring happiness, rather than the journey itself.

It’s something I’m working on. Thanks for bringing this to light!

By: lqdtnt

lqdtnt — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:54:01 +0000

TGIF Just would like to say how much You inspire Me. Thanks a million times over.

By: Kairol Rosenthal

Kairol Rosenthal — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:11:14 +0000

I used to do too much. Then I was diagnosed with cancer at 27. It knocked me on my ass and I wasn’t able to do anything at all. Now I have found a balance. I have little tolerance for unnecessary drama these days and I’ve discovered that the self created stress of not knowing my own limitations is way too much drama for me.

Hope you are doing well and not doing too much yourself!

Kairol

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By: Krista

Krista — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 06:53:02 +0000

Great article! The malaise we all suffer from today is DOING WAY TOO MUCH. Technology perhaps has some role in this. With the computer, we multitask. We are reading, writing, listening to music, replying emails, etc. And if we feel we don’t do those things, we’re wasting time. Like hamsters running in their exercise wheel. I think one way of helping ourselves is to create just 3 things to do in a day. I know 3 things sound too few… but it does orient me to focus on just 3 things. 3 things at work. 3 things at home. Also slowing down will help. Does the email need to be written right now? Can I defer it? Also I close my Gmail when I am working on serious stuff because checking email all the time means I get sucked into ‘doing’ mode again. Which means distraction.