Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Tip #603- Three Busyness Myths Debunked

If your schedule is constantly jam-packed and you lack any semblance of balance, have you considered that you may have fallen into the busyness trap?

You may, not even be aware of your busyness addiction as you rush through your daily routine.  I was that person-voice activating text messages in route to meetings; checking email while dialing in for a conference call, and simultaneously working out on the cardio machine!

Fortunately, I received a wake-up call after reading a New York Times article which states, "Busyness is purely self-imposed: work and obligations they've taken on voluntarily; classes and activities they've 'encouraged' their kids to participate in.  They're busy because of their own ambition or drive or anxiety, because they're addicted to busyness and dread what they may have to face in its absence." 

Before I could trade my busyness for balance, I had to debunk the following three myths.

'Busyness' or constantly being busy is inevitable in the 21st century.  Wrong!  People with busyness addictions have chosen this uber stressful way of life, or merely acquiesced to professional and social pressures. Learning how to communicate, 'No' confidently and in a manner which protects the relationship is critical.  Without these skills, which are taught in the world famous Dale Carnegie Course for Effective Communications, we lose control of our own schedules and ultimately, our lives.
 
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