How busy are you really?

Does it feel common for you to say "I am too busy to..."?

Are you often finding yourself wishing you had more time to do certain things? How many times a week do you excuse yourself because you "had no time"?

Are you actually truly busy? Or just stressed, or overwhelmed?

I have been in this situation for so long in my life. I was running after time - or rather, after life. I thought this was just the way things were. I had to learn a better way through pain - which is often how the best lessons come.

Do you need to experience a health crisis before you start taking time for the things that matter? Maybe not. Sometimes, just being aware can be enough to create change.

1. Rethink Your Priorities

Most of my coaching clients tell me they have no time to move their body every day - even when I give them a 15-20 minute program. Until they realize it is actually a top priority for them. Once they do, they find the time. They are still just as busy, but they make space for this essential habit.

A miracle? No. Something only some people can afford? No. We all can.

If something becomes a true priority, there are no more excuses - only ways to make it happen. This applies to anything. Being clear about your own priorities in life is CRUCIAL. Don't let others decide for you. Be honest with yourself, and watch the shift happen.

2. Be Aware of Your Fears

Sometimes, saying "I have no time" to do something is actually a sign of self-sabotage. Something inside is holding you back - fear of change, lack of confidence, fear of what other people will think, fear of failure.

I believe fear is ultimately a lack of love. Love yourself. Love your future failures because they will make you grow. Don't stay stuck in your own or others' limitations.

Being aware of your fears and personal struggles can help you realize that time might not actually be what you are lacking.

3. Procrastination

You want to deal with some paperwork, but somehow you never do - because it is late in the day, and tomorrow will be better. And the day after? The same. This has nothing to do with not having time. It is about being afraid of doing something unpleasant, or laziness, or finding other things to do instead.

The way to get over it? Just do it. Start the day with the things you are most likely to procrastinate. This can be genuinely life-changing - as you get rid of those heavy tasks early, the rest of your day opens up for things you truly enjoy.

4. Analyze How You Actually Spend Your Time

Many people think themselves terribly overbusy. But when they honestly look at how they spend their hours, they realize they are wasting significant time on meaningless activities - mindless TV, endless social media scrolling, passive entertainment.

You might think this is how you "disconnect" after a hard day. But research shows it is actually much more restorative (physically and mentally) to read a book, meditate, or listen to something nourishing for the mind.

Value your time - because it is your life. There are likely many small habits taking a lot of your time in total that you absolutely don't need. Be objective about it, reset your priorities.

Whoever wants to arrive at the end of their life and realize they never took time for what they really wanted to do?

Just make it happen. It only depends on you.

In Love and Happiness,

Stephanie