For at least the last month, I’ve felt like I’m constantly playing catch-up or already behind. Work has been eating 12+ hours a day at least 5 days week. Last week, I had a minor car accident, taught 4 days of training, and then jumped into a 3 1/2 day belly dance convention that I helped organize, so I’m obviously physically and mentally exhausted.
Most of the stress is over (other than a complaint filed against me by a coworker), but I still feel like I’m behind. I’ve spent the morning reading my friends’ blogs, but I’m only about half way through. I feel like I’ve missed such important events, and had no idea. I also postponed a lot of medical stuff that should have happened last month, so this week I have to start physical therapy, go to the chiropractor, and have my annual physical.
Over the last couple months, I’ve tried to make time for a social life, but I feel like I’ve been neglecting everyone, including myself. There have been several evenings when I’ve tried to hang out with all of my social groups and attend everyone’s events. I love all my friends and these whirlwind nights are definitely fun, but exhausting.
The Plan:
I’m going to work on balance. Starting Saturday, I’m going to start viewing my large diverse social groups as the precious treasures that they are. I’m going to socialize with ALL of my friends, but I’m not going to keep track of who I’ve seen more or less. I’m going to decide what I want to do on any given day/night and do that, but without flaking on my commitments.
Lastly, I’m going to make time for me. Sometimes, I just need to spend sometime drinking coffee and petting the cats.