I have been up for less than 15 minutes, and I already feel like I am “running behind”. I see before me a day of meetings, chores, and tasks, and I wonder if I will have enough time to get it all done. Bummer. I am guessing this is a feeling that is not new to almost everyone, and I have blogged about it before.
Even though my to-do list is long today, I am already strategizing about what the priorities are: obviously, I need to take care of my child. If you are a caregiver to someone, chances are that taking care of them is a priority for you too. But I am also thinking about how I can fit in some meditation, exercise, and time to read my devotional. In addition, I am wondering about how I can make the meetings, chores, and tasks more fun. Can I listen to some music I like while doing those things? Can I be surrounded by pictures of things that inspire me? Are there smells or textures that make for a more calming environment for me?
Of course, if your day is already busy, it can be hard to take the time to think of ways to take care of yourself and/or make what you have to do seem a little more pleasant. I encourage you to think about these things when you are not so busy, and then develop a plan that is ready to go when the busy days show up. This also does not have to be a rigid plan, but something that has some options for those busy days that seem to be inevitable. While my primary wish here is no overwhelming days for anyone, my secondary (and more realistic) wish is to make the best of whatever a “regular” day throws at you.