I have a very simple Dr. Success challenge to start your new month.
Dr. Success Challenge: Answer these questions: Do you have a tendency of describing your day as ‘crazy busy’? If so, how do you feel when you describe your day that way?
As an experiment, when asked, describe your day as ‘happy busy’. Take note of how that feels.
My professional observation is that when an individual describes their day as ‘crazy busy’ they are describing a state of overwhelm, attempting to create the image of self-aggrandized importance, or they have lots of tasks they feel obligated to get done, but the tasks do not feed their life purpose or natural strengths.
Life is no April Fool’s day. Each moment is the only one you have. Would you prefer to be ‘crazy busy’ that moment, or ‘happy busy’? You decide. You always do.
Thank you for reading. Please share with others and let me know your thoughts by leaving a comment.
You hit the nail square on the head…..the perception of “happy busy” makes all the difference between a day spent lamenting all of my responsibilities, or a day spent in gratitude for the fact that I love my work, and am grateful to be able to DO it.
I love this idea…..such a small step that can have a big impact on my day. I so appreciate how a small shift in our language can put a whole new spin on things. I am going to share this as well as post it in my calendar, as a reminder that I have a choice!. Your other comments also speak to me: many years ago I realized that I needed to be crazy busy in order to let other people know how hard I work. I think that was/is the corporate culture. Otherwise, “you just might not be working hard enough” Thanks again for your insight
Judy, I once worked with a client group that had members bragging about who got into the office first to turn on coffee pot. In a meeting I asked: What is the ROI being the first one to turn on coffee?
Alice, knowing your devotion and skill as a yoga teacher, your comments are extra appreciated!
I am a compulsive organizer of time. My calendar is set up to a year, or more, in advance. Only rarely, when forces beyond my control impact it, does it get out of hand, or “Crazy Busy.”
While I do make changes in my schedule, those changes are made based on clearly set priorities.
I don’t seek “Happy Busy” as much as I do achievement, fulfillment and control.
William, You hit all the key points for making the right choices for you. You know how you prefer to operate and actually enjoy doing it that way – it is not a burden and it satisfies several needs. For me, that is what happy busy would feel like. Not guided by ‘must do’s’ but by ‘want to do’s’.
I love your suggestion of replacing crazy busy with happy busy. This is a reminder of the power of language. I can feel the energy shifting from burden/victim busy to joyful busy. My friends will appreciate your words, I know I do. Thank you.
Resa, I hope you are still a reader. I never saw your comment when you origianlly posted. I hope all these years later, these words keep working for you. Wishing you continued success, Andrea