Choose to be Present!
We’re a month and a half into back to school and my to-do list is a mile long and 18 months old. Yup, the age of an adorable toddler.
When the world turned on its ear in March 2020, I moved my in-office therapy practice to fully virtual so that I could navigate the unpredictability of distance learning.
And all the work projects, creative ideas, and pressing tasks were put on pause. A very long pause.
Sure, I saw all my clients and completed my session notes, but that really was about it… for a really long time.
For a task-oriented sort of person, this was really, really hard. I felt like I was falling behind, constantly coming in last, and honestly, like I was failing at running my business.
Well, I picked up that Q1 2020 to-do list the other day and I discovered a lot.
I discovered that even though it feels like a reminder of the endless tasks that I need to catch up on… it was so much more than that.
It was actually a really cool reminder that despite being relatively unproductive for a long time, I was given the unique opportunity to be more present than I think I ever have.
Now I’m no expert in this. I’m just learning. But I’m working really hard to…
Choose present over productive.
Because when I do, I’m kinder, more creative, and a lot calmer. I feel like I’ve gotten to know my family more. I am feeling more grounded and aligned with the work projects I want to do. And it’s kinda fun.
This week, I encourage you to put the to-do list down and practice choosing present over productive.
Slow down a bit and see how it helps you reconnect with each other.
It’s not a cure-all… but it sure helps to weather what life is handing you. Slow down and be a bit more present... together.
Until next week,
-A
P.S. If you’re struggling to be present and overwhelmed with busyness... please reach out. I’m here to support and encourage in all the ways I can.