Stress is the new fat and busy is the new fine. I read this the other day and it totally rang true.
Seriously, how often do you find yourself responding, “I’m fine. Things are fine,” when someone asks, “How are you?” or “How’s business?”
It’s all fine (ha!) and good to respond with vague pleasantries, but it’s not all fine, is it?
This age of technology is going to be the undoing of those that cannot find ways to deal with the amount of information we have available to us. With the number of requests for our time that we get each day. And with the number of things heaped on our To Do list (by ourselves and by others).
The key to thriving?
Be discerning.
Wait, what does discerning actually mean?
Dictionary.com defines it as, “to perceive by the sight or some other sense or by the intellect; see, recognize, or apprehend; to distinguish mentally; recognize as distinct or different; discriminate.”
My favorite is “to discriminate.” But not in the typically-negative sense of the word. I mean it as a way to help you make decision about:
- How you spend your time – reading or watching TV? Surfing the net or writing your book? Scanning your email on your smartphone or playing with your kids?
- What you’re eating – GMO- and preservative-laden industrial food, or local food – hopefully grown in your own backyard
- What technology you’re using – or deliberately choosing NOT to use
- What information you’re hoarding (are YOU a digital squirrel?)
- How many hours you’re working – or thinking about work
- The number of paper and electronic subscriptions you have
If you’re lost in the clutter, down in the weeds, can’t see the forest for trees (did I miss any cliche metaphors?), then now really is the time to call me.
I can slash through the fluff. Help you discern and express what’s sacred for you – work, life, family, connecting. Help you get down to what’s vitally important and chuck the rest. This means your To Do list, your office clutter, your email, and how you’re spending time each week.
If you’re ready, simply reply to this email and say so.
“Angie, I’m ready.” I’ll reach out to you and handle the rest.
Sincerely,
Angie