Out vs in

I previously mentioned Priscilla Claman's terrific post on "How to Avoid Impossible Assignments."

This part of the first paragraph caught my attention:

Burnout occurs when you expend more internal resources and energy than you take in. It's not just a matter of working hard, which at the best of times can feel exciting and motivating. Burnout is exhausting — whether you are working hard or not.

It reminds me of a previous post titled "Relax" which also talks about the importance of filling one's own tank.

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Relax

Vivian Quiring once said:

"Saying you don't have time to revitalize is like saying you don't have time to get gas because you're too busy driving."

Or as Sydney J. Harris put it:

"The time to relax is when you don't have time for it."

[h/t: Bliss Notes]

So what are you waiting for? Make time to relax!

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Did you ever have to make up your mind?

With apologies to the Lovin' Spoonful

Did you ever have to make up your mind
Pick up on one and leave the other behind
It's not often easy and not often kind
Did you ever have to make up your mind

When you're short on time, do you read, post or comment? (Or do a little of each?)

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Time management truisms

The Urgent puts the squeeze on The Important.

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The Plan vs Reality - parent edition

This one's for Dani, Alex, Cory, Nadine, Haley-O and everyone else with wee babes in arms.

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The plan vs reality

Have a terrific long weekend everyone!

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