Physically, and mentally.
Physically, because my cold appears to be abating a little. I can breathe some of the time, for instance.
And mentally because I'm giving in and admitting that I don't have time to do everything that I want to. To be honest I'm not entirely happy about doing this. I've always believed that it's important to make time to do things. Yes, it can lead to a mad rush and a bit of stress, but the end result has generally been worth it. But I've opted out of a few things this week, most notably out of hosting our book group meeting. I feel faintly guilty, and faintly sad, and faintly inadequate, but mostly relieved.
I have a lot to do over the next month. Some of it is not optional. Preparing my students for their January exams, for instance. And enduring yet another lesson observation. But some of it is Christmas and birthday-related (mine, Milly's and Steve's), and I refuse to think of holiday preparations as chores. Hopefully, pruning the non-essential activities will hopefully give me more time to focus on the things that I most want to do, as well as the things that I have to do.
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2 comments:
I'm glad you're feeling better. Being sick is miserable, even with something minor & temporary like a cold!
I know what you mean about not having time to do everything. There are times when I simply have to give myself some breathing room by quitting *one thing*. There's something incredibly liberating about being able to say no.
Glad you are feeling better.
It is extremely difficult to decide which things we will say yes to, and work toward, and which things we will let go. It seems the older I get, the more difficult this becomes.
Perhaps because I want to idle my time less, knowing how fast it goes, and precious it is.
Happy Holidays! :)
hannah
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