I can't do it all...
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I'm finally coming to the conclusion that I can't do it all. I continually think that one more thing can be added to the pile. "Sure, I can do that!"
Until the point when my "underpromise, overdeliver" motto comes crashing down to "overpromise, underdeliver".
And of course, the faster I run trying to get caught up, the more room I think I have on my plate to do other things. And the cycle perpetuates itself.
Contrary to what others may think, I *don't* have 28 hours in my day. I'm not even doing a good job anymore with the 24 that I *do* have.
All those things I *want* to do, both personal and professional, end up getting tossed to the side as good intentions, bullied out by the "urgent".
I need to step off this carousel, sit on the bench for awhile, and really think about what I'm doing and where I'm going.
Because the logical outcome of the path I'm currently on is not one I care to be part of...
I'm finally coming to the conclusion that I can't do it all. I continually think that one more thing can be added to the pile. "Sure, I can do that!"
Until the point when my "underpromise, overdeliver" motto comes crashing down to "overpromise, underdeliver".
And of course, the faster I run trying to get caught up, the more room I think I have on my plate to do other things. And the cycle perpetuates itself.
Contrary to what others may think, I *don't* have 28 hours in my day. I'm not even doing a good job anymore with the 24 that I *do* have.
All those things I *want* to do, both personal and professional, end up getting tossed to the side as good intentions, bullied out by the "urgent".
I need to step off this carousel, sit on the bench for awhile, and really think about what I'm doing and where I'm going.
Because the logical outcome of the path I'm currently on is not one I care to be part of...
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Be careful, and make sure that you always have time for what's really important: Yourself and your family!
Posted by Peter von Stöckel At 23:27:18 On 25/08/2008 | - Website - |
I'm feeling better about myself, already.
Take care.
Posted by David Bailey At 05:31:34 On 26/08/2008 | - Website - |
Ditto Peter's comment. You have to have seek out those "zero" stress moments. It is when everyone else's priorities rush in and elbow out all of your own priorities then that is when the problems start. That moment of cathartic balance is worth it's weight in gold!
If as you search for your answers, you ever need to howl at the moon to a distant friend, please feel free to abuse my email
Steve
Posted by Steve McDonagh At 14:15:47 On 26/08/2008 | - Website - |
Ping me if there's anything I can do. I might even go so far as to chat with you on Twitter if it would help. Might...
Posted by Rob McDonagh At 17:10:36 On 26/08/2008 | - Website - |
Sorry to hear you're in a bad period. Fortunately you have your friends here happy to help you and give suggestions about how to make things better
Now of course there isn't a "magical formula" for this as most situations are different from each other but I'm somewhat assuming like Peter above that work issues are one of the bigger reasons for your problems.
Personally, I've been through this _very_ recently and since being 170% allocated with 0% fun factor at work (and this is just the surface...) was driving me crazy, I've opted to move somewhat sideways in my career, even if that meant a paycut.
So of all the things that worry you, maybe make down a list of the ones you have to live with, and the ones you could do without... then see if there's anything you can do to get rid of a few of the latter. Ultimately, there's nothing more important in life than your health and the health of those around you.
And just like the McDonaghs said, my email/GTalk/ST is always open for a chat.
Posted by Pedro Quaresma At 01:38:03 On 27/08/2008 | - Website - |
Take care of yourself!
Posted by Curt Stone At 08:11:14 On 27/08/2008 | - Website - |
Posted by Barry At 21:13:59 On 27/08/2008 | - Website - |
Posted by Julie M At 16:14:47 On 29/08/2008 | - Website - |
1. You
2. Family.
3. Means to support family.
4. Fun
5. Work.
Start in the middle and work your way out. Dont forget this.
Stress is the awful conflict between your brain saying 'decapitate this f**ker" and your heart saying no. Or something like that. Dont suffer. Be a carrier.
Clarity. Peace.
Drink lots of whisky.
Take a whole day out. Do nothing. Relax. Wonder at life. Wonder at the stars.
Remember. Life. no-one gets out alive.
There's no point handing back a body that has another 100,000 miles on it.
Do something pointless. Try and teach IBM some marketing.
Drink more.
Get a tattoo.
Leave a thoroughly confusing voicemail prompt.
Remember. People care about you.
And. Between us: Fix that godawful snoring!
---* Bill
Posted by Bill At 15:06:57 On 30/08/2008 | - Website - |
I know you are going to disney, so don't work, blog, call in, or anything.
Surely someone else in your office can handle some of it. If not, you could give us all access to your desktop via gotomypc and it will seem like your working on vacation.
Posted by Keith Brooks At 19:42:41 On 30/08/2008 | - Website - |
What can I do to help you? I think all I can really do is continue to make you laugh and keep you sheltered from the BS. I hope you know how much I appreciate you and everything you do for me. You are a great friend and mentor.
Posted by Trina At 08:17:25 On 02/09/2008 | - Website - |