This is the beginning of a stressful time of year. I have lots of projects going on in November. Some are ending, others beginning. This year I feel like I have too many things on my plate, and I have had to reevaluate my priorities. A couple of projects are struggling or don't have everything needed for things to go smoothly. They are things that would increase my stress greatly, and I think I'm only holding onto them because of my pride.
I have to weigh the reality of stress vs. my ego. I want to be able to do everything. However, I know myself, and I know that I am better with a couple of projects that I am able to give my full attention. I don't handle stress well. This is the time of year when it is the worst, and I am actively trying to reduce my stress with yoga and meditation. I have to accept that I can't do everything. It will be better for me and everyone else around me.
It will definitely be better for my family. This is the time of year when we burn the candle at both ends, and the kids come along with me. This year I've been very focused on cutting back on the number of things we do in the evenings, so the kids can have a calmer bed time routine. It's been great for all of us. My family is absolutely my number one priority, and it makes it a little easier to let go of projects that my ego wishes I could do.
I've been thinking about my focus. It's writing and studying right now. I have a lot of other things going on, but that is what I am thinking about the most. I have to have time to do both of those things. I need to be relaxed enough to give myself the time to work on them daily.
I have an incredibly difficult time accepting that I can't (and do not have to) do everything, but I'm working on it. I'm starting to see what's more important.
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