Give Yourself the Gift of Time
Not a day goes by when I don’t hear from a friend, a colleague, or family member about how busy they are. Time is precious and with so many people overwhelmed with work and life – we are facing a human energy crisis.
The research is showing that busyness is so prevalent – stress and burnout are at an all-time high.
- Mental Health: The American Psychological Association found that 61% of adults report feeling stressed due to the demands of their day-to-day lives.
- Sleep Deprivation: The CDC reports that approximately 35% of adults are not getting enough sleep, often due to busy schedules and high workloads.
- Burnout Rates: A Gallup study indicated that around 76% of workers experience burnout on the job at least sometimes, with high workloads being a significant contributing factor.
- Technology Impact: A survey by the Pew Research Center revealed that 47% of employees feel “always on” due to technology, which blurs the lines between work and personal life.
As a thought leader who speaks about how to banish burnout and boost productivity, it all starts with reclaiming your power. Every January, I delight in plotting wellness days on my calendar. I go through each month and block days that are not to be scheduled over that provide me with the space to rest, rejuvenate, play, and do something that is an investment in my health and wellbeing.
I invite you to go through the12 months of 2025 and plot time each month, just for yourself. You need not have a plan now about what you will do with that time. It’s yours to spend as you wish.
Join me in the battle against busyness with this simple action step that is an investment in your life and career. You deserve to live a life of vitality and not get sucked into the black hole of being busy.
