AVOID falling victim to your schedule!

Over the last year, I’ve banned myself from saying the word BUSY. And I’ll tell you why.

Now my problem isn’t with us leading full lives - that’s something I can absolutely get behind. My problem is with the implications that come with calling ourselves BUSY.

It implies that we’re stressed, preoccupied, overwhelmed, resentful towards our work, out of control and in my opinion - a victim of our workloads.

But let’s clarify here - when you work for yourself and are the only person in control of what gets in your schedule and on your to-do list, being a victim of that is impossible.

Ready for some hard truths?
What may feel like the oppression of your schedule, to-do list or clients’ needs is *actually* the side effect of the issues sat in your time management, boundaries, and ability to say no. It’s not that I don’t experience stress, overwhelm, etc but that my schedule is the last thing that gets the blame for them.

Now I don’t say this to make you feel guilty - in fact, it’s the total opposite. I say this to show you how MUCH autonomy you have over what does and doesn’t get added to your plate. And therefore, how little those feelings I listed above are invited to play a role in your everyday.

So if on this Sunday eve you’re looking at the week ahead and thinking FLIP THIS IS BUSY - consider the role you can play in changing that - I’ve been there and whilst tackling the root of the issue isn’t necessarily quick or easy, it is so so worth it.

And if you’re ready to take that word out of your narrative, some of my favs replacements are full-on, eventful, lively, involved… any to add?!