I know I need to get around to editing my novel, when I was writing it I couldn’t stop, but now that it is written it seems to be gathering dust. It is like many things I know I need to get around to doing. I know I need to do some ironing right now, I know I need to do many things, but sometimes I just lack the motivation to do them. I find myself scrolling through my Instagram feed, it is one of my fav past times. We all have something that we find ourselves doing when we know there is something else that we ‘should’ be doing. I am sure it is not just me! Right? Like watching TV, reading a book we can’t put down, texting friends, or going out for coffee.
But I am thinking today, is that so bad? Is it bad to procrastinate? I am just thinking out loud here. I guess it can be bad, but I guess it can be good too. Like chocolate, or a glass of coke, as long as it is in moderation then it is OK, it is when we go too far one way or another that the problem with procrastination begins.
I used to procrastinate way too much, scared to even attempt to follow my dreams, to fight for what I wanted. That wasn’t a good thing, it made me feel lost, sad and bored with myself. I think we need goals and to get curious about what inspires us and to find ways to enjoy our life. But I think it is easy to become obsessed with a new venture and burn ourselves out too. Like I said I am just thinking out loud today. And I guess what I am thinking is we need balance in our lives. We don’t want to sit stagnant, we want to be excited about our life and the direction we are travelling. A waterfall is much more vibrant and beautiful than a stagnant pond full of mosquitoes. I want to stay vibrant, I want to keep exploring and living life to the fullest. But somedays I am tired and I think that I need to stop and listen to my body. I think we all get caught up in the need to be that perfect waterfall everyday, but somedays we need to be a peaceful pond. Am I even making sense today?
Click to Tweet: Stop & listen to your body, somedays you need to be like a peaceful pond.
What I am trying to get across is that we need balance, don’t push yourself so hard that you get to a point where you can no longer get out of bed. Remember to listen to your body, to your mind and know when you need to take a step back and rest. If you need a chill out day then take it, things can wait, I know the ironing will keep piling up, but somedays you need to allow yourself to watch too much TV or indulge in that great book. Then get up, take a walk outside, breathe the fresh air and get motivated again. Make sure you look after yourself and get the rest you need. It is not selfish to take a little time out for you, it will benefit you, and everyone around you! Allow a little balance into your life.
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I think balance is important. Its taken me a while to find out what really drives me and to be specific with it so that I can work hard and figure out how I can achieve that balance. #TwinklyTuesday
I find this such a struggle personally! And I’m kind of on the flip side right now as I’m dealing with and working on recovering from a severe bout of depression, I feel I’m a bit too indulgent in my “me time” and procrastinating the important things my family needs from me a bit too much. Thank you for the fabulous reminder that we do desperately need balance!
Go easy on yourself, Depression is an illness and it takes time and a lot of effort to overcome. Eat healthy, get plenty of fresh air and exercise even though it feels impossible to contemplate somedays getting fresh air will help. Understand that you need nurturing right now, but you also need to keep fighting and don’t let the illness beat you, you will get through it!
I agree with you – balance is the key. We shouldn’t feel guilty for taking time out to recharge and not do anything. The mind needs a break as well but sometimes it feels scary to ask for that little bit for yourself.
When I look around and I see all these busy people, I always question if I’m doing enough. And then I remember it’s all about balance. And that I’m not competing with anyone besides myself. And I can’t be the best me without taking time to sit back and enjoy it all.
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