Is Hurry Sickness Giving You A False Sense Of Security & Significance?
Have you come down with a case of “hurry sickness?” It appears to be the plague of our century. The problem is – busyness in itself generates nothing more than a false sense of security that because you’re doing something it must be important, and therefore, you are important.
How do you diagnose whether you’re suffering from hurry sickness? Well, if you have a pervasive sense of urgency to always “get things done,” coupled with the uneasy feeling of letting the ball drop if you aren’t constantly on the move, you very well could have a case of this unfortunate malady that comes mingled with a generous dose of anxiety and impatience.
Coming down with a case of the hurries will unwittingly compromise both your physical and psychological health. And truth be told, your relationships too.
Let’s face it – no one likes a busy body who is constantly on the go. It’s irritating. And just because you’re busy, does not necessarily mean that what you’re doing is particularly meaningful. The constant rushing to and fro for the sake of looking busy often lacks a congruent plan with an end goal.
An important point to keep in mind is that no gold medals are handed out for supposedly having it all together at all times. This might be a news flash, but no one is keeping score of what you personally are getting done day in and day out.
In fact, people (especially those within your own family) will like you better if you’re more relaxed because you’ll be more approachable and kinder. You’ll also be funner to hang with if you shed all that frenetic energy that comes with the inability to stop moving and doing.
Do yourself a favor, and everyone else in your orbit, by slooowing it all down honey. There’s more than enough time. You’ll get it all done, while preserving your health and the integrity of your relationships in the process. Pace yourself, make a concise plan for today, and then consciously and mindfully, tackle the given tasks for the day.
In full transparency, I am a recovering hurry addict. But guess what? I like my life better now that I’ve given myself permission to be more judicious and discerning in what I set out to accomplish on any given day. And I actually get MORE done because I’m focused and intentional.
Is anyone else guilty of this sickness?
