Sometimes I don’t see it coming. Overload.
Because most of the time I just sail.
I don’t get overwhelmed easily. I say yes to everything. And don’t hold boundaries firm. But things just work out. And I rarely feel stressed or pressured.
But this week was one of those weeks.
When the wave crashes down over your head, and I realise, I’ve got quite a lot going on here. And worse, I might be dropping some balls.
And sometimes I’m ok with ‘ too much’ - in fact I thrive on it, especially if it’s growing the business.
But I’ve said yes to things I don’t really want to do. And not getting paid for. And being asked to do more. And now feel a bit overloaded.
So this weekend is absolutely no work weekend.
It would be tempting to squeeze some time in here and there, to ‘catch up’ and get emails answered. But that’s not what is needed this weekend. Those things will wait. I need rest (well as much as you can get with a 7 year old around). Emails, admin, stuff will wait.
The feeling of overload needs to be countered with the feeling of absolutely nothingness. And then you’ll have time to think properly about what to stop, what to say no to, what to focus on - and get back on track.
Have a great weekend - whatever you are choosing to do!
eleanor
Love ‘absolute nothingness’ - it’s what I need a bit of at the moment 🙏
I've come into Monday with the feeling of overload (or maybe overwhelm). The real world is opening up & taking up time that was previously there to play with and now it is Monday again & the weekend stuff to do list never got finished!