I Don't Have Time

I don't have time...how often do we tell ourselves this? It seems that it is more often than it should be, and many times we miss out on so much.

Too many things to do and no time to fit it all in. There are days it seems that if there is one more thing on our list, we may lose control. We find ourselves exhausted and overwhelmed, and the thought of having to make time for a phone call or short visit seems to be more than we can do. 

When our days are full, we can get stuck on a trajectory that commands us to continue until everything is completed. Our mind tells us that we cannot stop; we do not have time for even a few moments of pleasure. 

What we forget is how unhealthy this can be. The pressure we put on ourselves can be detrimental not only to our mental health, but also our physical health. Eventually, we can become isolated, or at the very least a person that is unapproachable. Family and friends may want to reach out but may not know how or if it will be welcomed. The last thing they want to do is add more stress to our day.

Although there are certain obligations that we cannot dismiss, we may be able to postpone some of them in order to make time for ourselves, our family, or friends. Whether it is a visit or a phone call, making time may be the best thing we can do.

When faced with stressful days, we need to remember not to isolate ourselves. Taking that phone call or enjoying a visit with family or a close friend, could be the one thing that lifts our spirits and gives us renewed energy for the days ahead.