While it's important to engage in life, we can't be present for every single moment. Switching off is as important as connecting and gives us the opportunity to reflect and recharge. The danger for me is then wallowing in the absence of engagement, so when I feel like that, I have committed to doing something. Whethe…
While it's important to engage in life, we can't be present for every single moment. Switching off is as important as connecting and gives us the opportunity to reflect and recharge. The danger for me is then wallowing in the absence of engagement, so when I feel like that, I have committed to doing something. Whether it be a household task, a creative activity or a physical one, setting myself free from procrastination makes me feel alive and ready for more. I love learning (and substack has opened pandora's box of learning opportunities) but I recognise that I can only absorb so much at a time. Then I need to "do" to cement my learning. It's all a balancing act. Lucky me to have these opportunities.
Yes, it makes me feel very lucky to be able to make these choices as well! As for me, I definitely agree that decompressing is part of the balance, but I’m trying to find ways to do it that don’t feel quite so addictive and technology focused. Great points!
Happy New Year Sarai,
While it's important to engage in life, we can't be present for every single moment. Switching off is as important as connecting and gives us the opportunity to reflect and recharge. The danger for me is then wallowing in the absence of engagement, so when I feel like that, I have committed to doing something. Whether it be a household task, a creative activity or a physical one, setting myself free from procrastination makes me feel alive and ready for more. I love learning (and substack has opened pandora's box of learning opportunities) but I recognise that I can only absorb so much at a time. Then I need to "do" to cement my learning. It's all a balancing act. Lucky me to have these opportunities.
Yes, it makes me feel very lucky to be able to make these choices as well! As for me, I definitely agree that decompressing is part of the balance, but I’m trying to find ways to do it that don’t feel quite so addictive and technology focused. Great points!