Each day I think it would be nice if all the projects and goals were accomplished and then I could set back and relax. Upon further reflection though I realize that it is all the undone things that help motivate you to keep going. If all the things on the list were done then what would you look forward to tomorrow? Also if you had nothing left to accomplish then the time you spent relaxing would become your everyday existence and you would not be able to enjoy and savor those special moments when you can step aside and really enjoy a moment or two’s respite from everyday life. I really think that that is a reward of being busy and overloaded with work and responsibilities. It is the pressure release valve just like on a pressure cooker that helps to keep one from exploding. If you did not step back every now and then it would consume you and then you would explode or melt down or something.
It is hard sometimes but I have adapted to believe that those who may work for and are critical of you are not just ignorant it is that they are truly clueless ! They are probably under a lot of pressure and they think that by trying to impose their pressure on others with unrealistic demands or inane ideas will make their problems go away. That is not the case. The truly great leaders or managers are those who find away to cope with pressure while they strive to get things done. Not try to impose on those around them unrealistic demands or impossible goals. I also believe that those successful people at this also take time to step aside and spend some time reflecting and relaxing on a regular bases which allows them time to clear their thought and see the true solutions to problems. It is important to determine what is really important and to remember something my mother use to say ” A hundred years from now no one will know the difference ” This is so true and it is one of my philosophies.
