Those who know me are aware that I’m always biting off more than I should chew. Notice the use of the word “should”. I can almost always handle the multiple projects I’m tackling, but it means that my days start early, run late, and I get run down at times because I hit the peak of multiple things to do and I fly from one thing to another just trying to keep up. Most of the people I know think that I am nuts for doing this. And, for the most part, I agree.
However.
I wonder two things when I look at my schedule: One. Will I regret not doing something for sake of having “free time”? I always try to live by the philosophy that you should not look back in regret at things you could have done, but didn’t. That doesn’t mean that I do everything I want, but if it’s important enough that I will regret it, I try to make it happen. Two. Am I happier when I’m busy? When I am involved in multiple projects, I am usually more productive. During my down time parts of the year, I often don’t accomplish very much. I take advantage of the free time by watching more tv and surfing the internet. Time drags by. But, when I’m busy, I carefully use the time I have to accomplish my goals and have very little wasted time during the day.
So, I think it’s better to be busy. But not all people feel that way. I obviously think I’m right, but I wonder if there’s a valid argument for being less busy. Hmm. Too busy and tired. Time to move on.
I am the language lover and these are my thoughts.
