“I don’t have enough time.” This story is irritating. We all have the same number of hours in a day. The fact is that we make choices every second of every day.
How often are you choosing to fuck around on your phone instead of exercise? How often are you choosing “just one more episode” instead of taking time to journal and meditate? How often are you choosing self-sabotaging behaviors over those that will nurture your body, mind, soul, emotions, and energy? You know, those very same things that would actually help you to be more productive in that time you spend working?
The “not enough time” story is complete bullshit. For me, the story I’m actually working through right now is one of not having enough energy. It’s not a secret that my most productive hours are the 4-5 right after I’ve had coffee. I’m a powerhouse of energy and productivity, just ready to blaze through the tasks before me. After about two in the afternoon, my pace slows WAY down. The story I tell myself is that I just don’t physically have the energy to do all of the things that need to be done in the afternoon/evening.
What is the truth? The truth is that I actually just need to take a rest. Lay down, nap, Netflix, whatever. I could rest for an hour- maybe two- in the middle of the day to power up for a similar stint of time to do all the things.
I recognize my own story and have become pretty practiced at checking in with myself to determine if I need a rest or if I’m just bullshitting myself. (The Spiral, people. It helps you get REALLY good at calling yourself out without being mean to yourself.)
What is the thing there’s not enough time and energy to do? Where is the story in that for you?
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