Does it feel scary and uncomfortable to not be busy?
Some wear busyness as a badge of honour. “I don’t have time” is a mantra for many, an reflextive response to inquiries about well-being or social engagements.
If busyness is your drug, rest will feel like stress.
Why is busyness addictive? It is a protective barrier against confronting deeper emotions or personal struggles from your past, present, and worry about the future.
Engaging in constant activity is a constant distraction, a way to escape from facing the complexities of our inner worlds. By staying occupied, we avoid the discomfort of introspection, the weight of unresolved feelings, or the pain of confronting challenges head-on.
If you feel panicky, while at rest and can never relax, this is a clear sign to be curious about whether you are using staying busy as a way to cope. This is not kind to your body, kind to others and causes insurmountable stress in all parts of your life and others.
While tasks and responsibilities are a part of life, they shouldn’t overshadow your need for rest, reflection, and genuine connection. It is difficult to accept others and ourselves when we are hiding behind the facade of constant doing.
When we prioritize busyness above all else, we risk losing touch with ourselves and those around us. We become human doings rather than human beings, defined more by our actions than our inherent worth and essence. Satisfaction is elusive and anxiety reigns free.
Your busyness creates a false sense of productivity and accomplishment. While you feel a temporary high from ticking off tasks on a to-do list, true fulfillment comes from meaningful engagement, purpose-driven action, and authentic connection. It creates our sustainable foundation of calm
Robbing yourself of the deeper satisfaction that comes from aligning our actions with our values and aspirations.
The incessant pursuit of busyness takes a toll on your physical and mental well-being. Chronic stress, burnout, and fatigue become constant companions when we fail to prioritize rest and self-care.
Our bodies and minds send signals, urging us to slow down, yet the pull of busyness often drowns out these essential messages. Over time, this disconnect leads to health issues and diminishes your overall quality of life.
We are creating our foundation within our calming box of sustainability.
Al lifetime of peace and contentment while still being productive and adding to our communities.