07 On Getting Buried in Work
Week 07 of 2024: Sometimes it is hard for me to remember the prior week. Over the course of seven days, things seem like a blur. I get buried in work request and time moves at what seems like the speed of light and before I know it, seven days have come and gone. So, I focus on things that slow time for me. I try my best to get 8hrs of sleep. I cook a full meal. I sit at the dining room table to eat. I take moments to visit or call family and friends. Today I actually walked around the grocery store for 2 meals worth of ingredients (I’ve been using Instacart since the pandemic). A few days ago, I painted a pair of Nike Air Force 1’s that I’ve donated to my cousin’s son. Even now, I notice that none of these things involve work. I attempt to read a physical book or do a crossword puzzle. The key to slowing down time may be directly linked to spending the maximum amount of time on nonwork-related items. A seemingly impossible task for a self-admitted workaholic. I have by no means mastered this art, but I do get better every week and in return my creativity and imagination get daily sparks!
