Everyday I wake up to tackle the day and think today is the day that I am going to get "caught up", make some "head way" in the piles of paper on my desk and the longest "to do" list I've probably ever had.
A "to do" list that never gets done because things roll from one day to the next and more is added?
Yesterday was supposed to be that magical day where I got caught up, except 14 packages came in the mail for me that I needed to take care of right away because, frankly, they took up more space in my office than 1/2 the people in it. But seriously...14 packages. All of which required two people (two strong people) to carry up to my office.
Today I was supposed to be able to do this. I even got up a little bit early so I could get a head start on it. Today I was dealing with VIP visitors, immediate requests, meetings and more meetings...all while also training an assistant.
This evening, about 7pm, someone came to my desk and said...Put it all away and let's go grab dinner. I stated I was almost done but had two more things I needed to get done. Just two more. The person asked, "how much longer" which I replied, "about 15 minutes". "Great 730pm, I can pick you up outside the office." "Ok, no problem", I said. 8pm I walked out of my office because I knew a colleague was waiting for me, and quite possibly a second.
Dang it....EPIC FAIL
It felt so great to get out of the office and do something non-work related...although we talked more work that I cared to. Then, I came home, called my mom and talked to my mom and nieces on Skype for 45 minutes.
Are you too busy? Are your priorities in check? Are you remembering to take time for you?
I know that I haven't been to the gym in 3 weeks. I know I will feel better once I get an awesome workout in. I hadn't talked to my mom since Father's Day (who can forget calling their Father) but before that it had been at least 10 days since I had talked to mom and dad.
Life is TOO short. Your workplace will not be who takes care of you when you are older, or sick, or forgetful, or lose your eyesight, etc. Family/Friends will.
Invest! Invest in people. Invest in family and friends. You'll never regret it. However, you might regret it if you invest in your job and the company folds, goes down, becomes bankrupt. Invest in eternal things...you'll never regret it.
He is able.
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