You know those days where life feels like it is all a big playground; carefree, having fun, laughing, enjoying all that is on offer?
Today was not one of those days.
It is not that it was a bad day by any measure, but it was just full-on, non-stop, switching from one meeting to another, each with a different focus, each requiring a switch in thinking, and position, where I was delivering and leading some and others, I was expected to be switched on enough to add value to what might be complex conversations.
It is that last bit that worries me a bit, because in the final two sessions, I weas dealing with colleagues on the US side of the time zone, which meant that they were bright and fresh, whilst I was coming off the back of the day. And, these conversations are the ones where I am talking with people about things that are technically "above my paygrade" but will fall into my lap in the future. So, while I am not at my best, I am making decisions on things that have much wider company ramifications, but will blow back into my face if not correct.
Ah - being an employee is awesome.
One day Taraz, one day.
One day, I won't have to worry about any of this shit nonsense and can do what I want for money, instead of what I must. At least, that is what the dreamer in me keeps saying. But according to my recent psychological profile, I am still skeptical enough that I don't let the dreams control me completely - I don't make the assumption that they will come true, I don't bet on the miracle. This means that work comes first in so many instances, including my own health.
Many disagree with this approach, but what is interesting to note from my own experiences is, poorer people don't seem healthier than the richer, most of the time. Sure, stress supposedly kills, as does not sleeping enough, not exercising enough, not eating well... Are they things that only the overworked struggle with? I have an unemployed friend who sleeps far less than I do, as she spend all of her time online and watching this and that - and evidence suggests she isn't eating that well or exercising.
All the time in the world, still not enough time to be healthy.
Well, "health" comes in many forms of course, but it is interesting to note that while time is often cited as the reason to not exercise or eat well, replacing good food with junk food, those with a lot of time on their hands, don't seem to use their hands to improve their conditions. Catch-22, or just that idle hands tend to lead to poor conditions?
Right now though, while Smallsteps is at her first dance class for the season, I have a few minutes to write a little bit between finishing work, the plumber leaving after removing the radiators and then helping the builder do the drywalling, while the electrician readies the wiring.
The schedules are full, but based on my own life "rule" of not sleeping at night until I have given my all to the day, I do get the sense of accomplishment and I do get to see the fruits of my labor, and the labor I paid to labor for me. Lots of labor, little time, plenty of results.
It is a funny life really, because while we spend so much of our time looking for ways not to work, most people actually feel better for having worked. Sure, it isn't "work at anything", but in general, life is like going to the gym - it might be difficult but after, you feel better for having pushed hard, rather than puss out.
Time to get back into it!
Taraz
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Hi :)
You know, I never really thought it about it like that "specifically" but you are absolutely right and in my opinion, as long as you keep your mind (and even more so your emotions) positive towards the "hustle" you are kicking at right now, everything else will fall into place.
There is a quote, I cannot think who by now, which goes "think from the end" and that makes complete sense to me, so if I were to give anything to this, I would probably say that perhaps you need to catch yourself every time you say "one day" or "some day" because technically, that never arrives. When you find yourself thinking that, rather tell your brain to shut up :D and take a moment to just mentally SEE yourself in precisely the position you wish to be.
Well, that is my slice of input anyway. Use it, don't use it :)
Have a wonderful week.
Enjoyed reading this. Am "new" around these parts so, nice to meet you.
Yeah. And it is the emotional side that many struggle with, which limits the body too. Emotional control is out of fashion it seems.
I think there is another way to look at "think from the end". For example, a non-genius writer is able to write a genius character, because when they "think from the end" it is possible to work backwards and put everything into the right place.
Welcome to Hive Ella (assuming that is the name you go by) - it really is a fun place to hangout and get to understand. There is a lot here, not just blogs too :)
That is so true I can almost laugh!
Thx for the welcome. I appreciate it. finding my way around bit by bit.
I was a fairly active person, but not really one that went to the gym. I am not sure if it would have made a difference health wise for me, but it sure as heck would not have added to the health problems. Active life does not necessarily mean a healthy life.
Diet, exercise and sleep all make for a much better life than an active life. We put off sleep to enjoy time with friends and family, we put off healthy food choice for convenience of work and gatherings, and we put off exorcise so we have time for work, sleep and friends and family. In the end it all comes down to being able to better manage the time we have in a day, which I never did learn very well, and still do not have a handle on even though I have all the time in the world being retired.
Yeah, I have no idea if gym helps everyone, but being active (on average) will yield better results than not. I was very active too - doesn't stop illness :)
That balance between all the things we are "meant" to do, is difficult for me at least. Some seem to manage their time and resources far better than I though.
That time management is a tough nut to crack for me, still have not managed since leaving home at 18, and that was a long long time ago. 40 ++ years ago.
Hi @tarazkp
That does sound like a very full on day and then some. I must admit that I could understand your concern with the timezones and feeling like they were fresh and you were not. I often feel like that after 2pm especially after I've had to have conversations that require quick thinking (sales does actually require that most times).
As for all the work that came after, it seems like your plate is pretty full. At least you get to acknowledge the fruits of it and feel accomplished at the end result! I couldn't think of a worse thing that working, working, working and feeling like nothing is happening.
Keep the dreams alive, that's the only way they'll ever come to fruition.
This is the challenge I have! I can't think quickly at the best of times, let alone after 8 hours of thought work already under my belt. Obviously, I am not the only one with the problem here :D
work, work, work - but I am looking forward to having a working kitchen :)
I can imagine how much you must be chomping at the bit to get that kitchen sorted now, the end part is always the most anxiety laden.
Yes, I totally am in the same boat with brain-melt by afternoon! I hope that you don't have too many days in succession like that, it is very draining.
Busy days are productive days. It all balances out at some point. Patience is good. When you eventually have the money and can do what you want for a living, I hope you are in good enough health to enjoy it. Or perhaps when you get there, your priorities may have changed.
Changing priorities are very interesting to consider. For example, I think a lot of people sell out their younger working years for very little, but forget that as they age their priorities in the future would have loved some of those resources.
At the end of the day our work will always pay off. This has been my believe from the first day I started working. It's better to gather the grains now that we can and eat the fruits later than waste time now doing nothing productive and sorrowing later when the rains come down.
BTW,Your daughter is such a cutie.
As they say, make hay while the sun shines. When it rains, it is too late, the opportunity is gone - this is the loss of youth, a lot of time in the sun tanning, instead of making hay.
She is cute! I am surprised she hasn't lost a tooth yet though!
It isn't her time yet. Let her keep smiling in those perfectly arranged milk teeth until the permanent ones decide to take over.🥰
I see you really enjoy the process of achieving your work, you get a lot of happiness there.
But in my opinion, the quality of your time with Smallsteps shapes your happiness far more. Her sweet and honest smile is a source of happiness that gives birth to other happiness.
I've heard that the more happiness a person gets, the more it will stimulate the body to renew new cells and that is health.
Wish you happiness
I think we all do, it is just that most of us are doing work that we don't want to do, that doesn't really help us get to where we want to be.
I have heard this also, but unsure if it is true :)
It is really very important to take care of oneself no matter the stress and struggle that is been passed through because I believe those that are healthy can testify in the idea of taking care of oneself is important.
The funny thing about taking care of oneself is, taking care in one area, can contradict another.
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As the time passes by, we physically, biologically and mentally grow older. Since there is no turnback (for now), being healthy means to me that the less damage we get from life the more we can extend being wellness.
Time is always the price we pay for the unlived life
I just wonder why some people feel better doing nothing and I do agree that working does not kill rather makes one stronger and feeling excited having accomplished a self giving task.
When one decides not to work every part of the person turns idle and slowly shuts down. But the other who works understands the need for rest, good food , exercise making him/her functional and healthy.