Life can be crazy, there is no doubt about that. Endless schedules have us rushing around trying to make sure everything happens not only for us but for other people in our lives. It’s exhausting!
Not to mention a lot of those things on our “to-do” list that keep us hopping aren’t even for our benefit directly. They are for other people or to “keep up” status wise. The first is totally fine, we need to be there for our people and help others when we can. Second item is a slippery slope of “keeping up with the Joneses”. That is a whole other topic but brings me to the point I want to make today.
When you are running around trying to do things, buy things and be seen at places is it what you want? Or is it to appear a certain way to others? Are you going to those places because they make you happy or do you want to be seen to others as important? If you are trying to seem important to others and exhausting yourself in the process, is it worth it?
We know life is going to keep coming no matter what. There a choice of a good portion of what comes at us. For the rest we have a choice of our reaction to it and how we move forward. Things that cause you to be busy should make you happy either in what it brings to you/how it can make you better or how you make others happy/better.
Don’t spend your energy worrying about how others will perceive you and your actions. You are spending energy that I can pretty much guarantee they aren’t spending towards you. You have your close group of family/friends and yes, their options matter. But trying to “keep up with the Joneses”, I can pretty much guarantee they aren’t worrying about you so don’t worry about what they think.
Live life for your joys, your accomplishments and enjoyment. You are making your own way and if you need a nap along the way, take it. You will feel refreshed and ready to tackle the rush that is life. Shine Bright and Much Love!
-JMAXX