Let’s get straight to the point: life is chaotic. You’re juggling a million things, I’m juggling a million things, and everyone around us is overwhelmed. We’re all just so… busy.
We’re rushing to leave the house in the morning, hunting for socks, packing lunches, and planning parties. We’re inundated with emails and conference calls. We’re managing the PTA, organizing food drives for those in need, and somehow squeezing in catch-up sessions with friends. We’re attending our kids’ games, music recitals, and back to games again. We’re coordinating rare date nights, finding babysitters, and making late-night runs to the store for diapers—again.
We’re busy writing lists of everything that keeps us occupied. We’re busy being the fierce individuals we are. Yes, we are busy—there’s no denying that.
Recently, being busy has morphed into a type of badge of honor. A competition to see who can be the busiest. But here’s the truth: there’s no contest for being busy, so let’s just drop that notion.
But does that mean being busy is inherently negative? Do we need to step back from this endless hustle and embrace a slower pace, or does that imply we should quit all our commitments and spend our evenings in a meditative daze? Is being busy really the enemy?
I recently came across an article by Jamie Carter discussing the pitfalls of busyness. He refers to it as a ‘dis-ease’ that harms our mental and emotional health. It distracts us from being fully present with our loved ones and makes it harder to build the community connections we desire.
At first, I found myself annoyed by his critical take on being busy. After all, I often feel like I thrive in that state. However, as I read on, I realized he wasn’t arguing against being involved; instead, he was encouraging us to reconsider how we feel about our activities.
Instead of answering the usual “How are you?” with a tired “I’m so busy,” he suggested we approach the conversation by asking, “How is your heart?” This shift in focus, he argues, is vital.
For me, being busy is energizing. It gives me purpose and helps me focus on what I can control. Sure, it can be overwhelming, but I prefer an active life over one filled with idle time. That said, I understand that not everyone operates the same way. Some people thrive on downtime and quiet moments, and that’s perfectly okay too.
Here’s the key: there isn’t a race to see who can be the busiest. We all have various responsibilities and interests, and that’s totally fine. Let’s stop talking so much about how busy we are and focus on what truly matters in our lives.
The reality is, we have a lot on our plates, whether that means attending events, managing responsibilities, or even taking time to relax.
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In summary, let’s embrace the chaos of our lives while balancing our mental and emotional wellbeing. It’s all about finding what works for each of us individually, and realizing that there’s no competition in being busy.