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Step Back, Take Your Time

There are times when I feel as though I am getting nothing done or going no where. I get frustrated and upset with myself and I push myself harder just so I can feel as though I have accomplished something. Rarely does it work. I’m not talking about the times where you really are doing nothing, I am talking about the moments where you are, but don’t feel any movement occurring around you.

I was at that phase last week. So much stuff to do and although I was knocking items off the todo list I felt as though I was running the wrong way around the track. Then for an hour I just stepped back and did nothing. I didn’t play any games, read any sites or occupy my time with any other activity besides sitting and thinking.

After my session what I needed to accomplish seemed much more clear and I began to feel as though maybe I was running too fast around the track. In my rush to get things done I got nothing done, while when I took my time I got everything I needed out the way.

By no means do we live in a perfect world where you will never have to rush to finish a deadline, but that doesn’t mean your mind has to be rushed. When I am calm life flows as easily as the Mississippi. In this case calm does not equal complacent. When I am complacent I feel at ease without realizing that nothing is getting done. This is dangerous and I suggest you avoid it much as possible.

Instead when you find that you are going no where take a step back and maybe you will realize what really needs to be done. Admittedly I need to do this more often than I do as I get caught in the web of complacency so writing this is probably my way of telling myself to wake up more than it is advising you.