Last week, I blogged, or rather I blabbered about how frenzied I have become. Jumping from one task to the next, without actually completing a thing! At the end of the day, I become so tired, irritable, and so unproductive.
Fortunately, I stumbled upon a blog that I find very informative and inspiring, the working mom journal. Though I am not a working mom YET J I am bookmarking it for future reference. The article I enjoyed reading was “Staying Effective While Juggling a Busy Schedule”. Like the author, I am juggling multiple roles. Aren’t we all?
Most of the time, the roller coaster ride we experience from trying to manage everything leaves us emotionally, physically and mentally drained. So how does one stay effective while the world around us spins continuously with all its bustling excitement? Two words… “Being present”
Today, I tried to follow the advice and did my best to be present. Be in the moment so to speak. And yes, it was effective for me. I was able to complete several tasks and tick off a lot of things to do in my list. I felt great and in control. I tried my best to be fully conscious of what I was doing and my mind was clear and focused. I was able to work decisively and work more effectively and efficiently.
And to quote Buddha ““The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, nor to worry about the future, but to live the present moment wisely and earnestly.”
How do you strive to be present amidst the chaos of everyday living?
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