Too Busy Blues
I don’t have time to lead…let alone breathe
It’s his fault, it’s her fault…it’s anyone’s but my fault
Look at what they have done to me
I don’t have time to set clear expectations
Yet, I wonder why no one meets them
Accountability eludes me
I don’t have time to discuss priorities
Or talk about how something can be done better
Can’t you see I’m busy spinning my wheels
I don’t have time to support and develop my team
All my time is spent fixing problems
If only they would… If only they would…
I don’t have time to be proactive
After all, I’m doing things two and three times
If it was up to me…
I don’t have time to spend with my family and friends
They’ve grown distant, but it’s just temporary
Hopefully
I don’t have time
I don’t have time
I don’t have time
…
Forward Moving Tips:
1. Breathe. You are not the only one experiencing the ‘too busy’ blues. Most likely, you don’t even remember how you got to this point. Take long, deep breaths. Bring the air in…and let it go. Soak the past in…and let it go.
2. Get Away. Find a way to create space for yourself. Whether it’s a day or a week, carve time out to spend time with people, places and activities that you enjoy that are not work related. Separate from the stress and sleep well.
3. Evaluate. As you are preparing to go back into the office, put thought into what you want to be different and take ownership of mending broken elements. Believe that you can make a difference…because you can.
4. Proceed. Make the time to be a conscious leader instead of operating in default mode. Take action to improve the situation for yourself and others.
What will you do with your extra discretionary time? (comment below)
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