Why “too busy” is the new boring…
I’m not sure when we learned to answer the question “how are you” with some version of “busy,” “crazy,” “nuts”… How about you?”
It’s become so much a part of our culture that we don’t even think about it. We speak of “relentless meetings”, being “driven by our calendar” and “not having time for lunch” as if that were normal or OK. (P.S. It’s not OK).
Busy as a Badge of Honor
We wear our busy and frantic lives like a badge of honor- looking like we have it all together on the outside. There are so many important projects to do!
Maybe our lives will feel complete once we do all of them… (NOT)!
What We Practice Grows Stronger
There’s a lovely meditation teacher named Shauna Shapiro who uses the phrase “What we practice grows stronger.”
While she’s talking about mindfulness and self-talk, I’d like to apply it to how we talk about time.
“Too Busy” Becomes Our Identity
The more we repeat the mantra of “too busy” and “no time for me” the more we believe our own words. It becomes a hardwired habit.
We take on “too busy” as our identity. We stop making time for people and things that matter- including ourselves- because we’re just too busy.
Frankly, this “busyness” is a little boring to hear about AND it’s even worse to feel.
Brigette Serfaty
What if there were a better way?
3 Keys to dismantle the “Too Busy” Habit
The first step is to listen to yourself. How often are you “busy,” “crazy,” “on the run?”
Practice a new language. I’m “wonderful,” “energized,” “excited about what I’m working on today. How about you?”
Take advantage of hardwiring a new habit ~ what we practice grows stronger.
