You've probably heard this (or even said it yourself) before, the "I am just so busy" line. Lately, I feel like everyone is 'so busy'. That being exhausted, run-off your feet and not having a second to yourself is the new in thing. Being busy has become glorified, like you've really made it if you are just non-stop.
Don't get me wrong, being busy is great, especially when you work for yourself (it usually means that you have an income coming in which is helpful) but since when did having time become uncool? Why are people so eager to become busy? To not have time to see friends or family, to get only 4 hours sleep, to be hardly home? Some times in life, being busy is unavoidable and that's ok. Sometimes it's refreshing to be busy, as they say 'idle hands are the devils playthings' but it shouldn't be your aim. My goal is to earn as much money as I can while doing as little as possible. Seem too good to be true? Possibly, but you know who I envy? People who have time to sit back and relax. People who actually have time to read books, bake yummy foods, lay in the sun without feeling guilty for taking time for themselves. Life is so short, it goes by so quickly as is, if you are constantly 'busy' you will be dead before you even realise it's over. I want to enjoy my life. To be able to take time in the day to relax. To spend hours writing, reading and just living. To have those quiet moments with family, to have a long weekend with my lover. To take my dog for a walk and not be thinking 'oh god there is something else I should be doing'. Let us not make this 'busy' lifestyle the only why we find validation in our lives and careers. Let us strive to work well, but to live better. To savour and enjoy each second we have without feeling guilty. So, this is for everyone out there feeling stressed or feeling bad for not being 'busy' enough. Breath, relax and enjoy it.
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So, Podcasts are like my new favourite thing! If you haven't gotten on the podcasting train you seriously need to start ASAP!
There is literally a podcast for everyone. Self-help, love, jokes, health, crime - the list goes on! So, what have I been listening to lately?? 1. The Ladygang - ok, first let me start by saying I FREAKING LOVE THESE GIRLS. I listened to 2.5 years worth of podcasts in under 3 months because every free second I had, The Ladygang was on. These chicks are the real deal. Funny, crazy, slightly bitchy but in the best way possible. They are the ultimate girl bosses and each of them brings something unique to the table! I'm actually sad that I now have to wait for each weeks upload now that I am all caught up! 2. The Skinny Confidential, Him and Her - this is fantastic because it's a real life couple showing you how to own your path and work towards a goal, together. They are unbelievably funny but always want to give their listeners 100%. Health, wellness and self-made dream jobs, these two know how to get you seriously excited to be your own boss. Lauryn taunts Michael in the most relatable way, these two are definitely couple goals! 3. The Bitch Bible - Ok, Jackie is literally my soul mate. She is crude, inappropriate and always willing to speak her mind. She covers all the Real Housewives of EVERYWHERE and speaks about her dog in a way I've never experienced before but it's all listening gold. There is actually something out there for every one to listen too. And it feels nice, actually absorbing some sort of intelligent information (sometimes) and it can be so inspiring too. Hearing stories from people around the world, who may be going through the same thing you are is really refreshing. It's like having friends...that you can't talk to and that don't know you. All I can say is - if you aren't on the Podcasting train then you really aren't living your best life. |
Author - Jayde Heathcote
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