Simplifying life: setting limits and making adjustments
September has been a month of adjustment for me. It's been a challenge to get more focused on school, keep my energy up, and stay on top of everything (particularly things that I consider priorities). I've come to terms with my do-too-much syndrome--expecting myself to be up-to-date with everyone's business (over connected) and having too many commitments (too many "shoulds").
I was exhausted the whole month of September and sick for half of it. It became apparent to me that I needed to lay low for awhile and take better care of myself. So that's what I've been doing, resting up and reorganizing things. I've finally learned what some of my personal limits are like how much I can really handle drinking, how much sleep I really need to function properly or avoid getting sick, how much stress I can handle, how much free time I really have to relax or have fun, and how many commitments I can juggle at the same time. Being over connected to information and technology is one of the commitments that has gotten the best of me.
As much as I have always enjoyed being connected and informed about the various people in my life, I soon realized the consequences of being overconnected to technology and bombarded by instant communication and surfing the net. I know it's caused me to have ADD like tendencies, thus I have difficulty concentrating sometimes. I love my family and friends and being connected to them in various ways like via phone call, text message, email, instant message, myspace, facebook, etc. I love getting all the latest or random stories, announcements, and messages. But I no longer have the energy to be fully connected 24/7. I really appreciate that people are being considerate of me, especially with all the invitations I've received and keeping me in the loop with information to the point where it is unbearably tempting. I don't expect a lot of people to really understand. But I have to do this for me. The difference now is that I'm handling my business first for once instead of taking care of everyone else before me. Even though it's been a challenge to find a balance, it has definitely been well worth it so far.
I was exhausted the whole month of September and sick for half of it. It became apparent to me that I needed to lay low for awhile and take better care of myself. So that's what I've been doing, resting up and reorganizing things. I've finally learned what some of my personal limits are like how much I can really handle drinking, how much sleep I really need to function properly or avoid getting sick, how much stress I can handle, how much free time I really have to relax or have fun, and how many commitments I can juggle at the same time. Being over connected to information and technology is one of the commitments that has gotten the best of me.
As much as I have always enjoyed being connected and informed about the various people in my life, I soon realized the consequences of being overconnected to technology and bombarded by instant communication and surfing the net. I know it's caused me to have ADD like tendencies, thus I have difficulty concentrating sometimes. I love my family and friends and being connected to them in various ways like via phone call, text message, email, instant message, myspace, facebook, etc. I love getting all the latest or random stories, announcements, and messages. But I no longer have the energy to be fully connected 24/7. I really appreciate that people are being considerate of me, especially with all the invitations I've received and keeping me in the loop with information to the point where it is unbearably tempting. I don't expect a lot of people to really understand. But I have to do this for me. The difference now is that I'm handling my business first for once instead of taking care of everyone else before me. Even though it's been a challenge to find a balance, it has definitely been well worth it so far.
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