Who else struggles with Balance?
So here I am trying to get things done. My mind feels kind of everywhere when I am trying to focus.
Sometimes I have this like.. restless feeling when I am trying to get things done. Like my focus just doesn’t want to focus.
When I come into moments like that honestly I end up just sitting at my laptop, staring with a glazed look over my eyes. We already know that isn’t productive. (lol) So I’ve been trying to juggle things around in such a way to where I can maintain my focus and get things accomplished.
My life consists of running this business, being a caregiver for my grandma, and being a parent. All of that full-time alongside my wife. I like to think we are the dream team, our dream team.
With everything between parenting, school when the kids are in, doctor appointments for my grandma, groceries, and other leisure for grandma, being every employee it takes for a business in one person…it can be a lot and it can be overwhelming.
All of this laid out there, I just wanted to share some things I do to either clear my mind, rejuvenate the brain, or just give myself a moment so I can regain my focus.
Most times I feel I end up being sporadic with my activities-I’m definitely still working on schedule at this point. So I end up getting up somewhat frequently, and since I turned my main hobby into an income I needed to find other venues of outlets.
Sometimes I will take a smoke break and chill on my phone for a bit. Pretty sure everyone does that, however, I personally have to make sure I don’t get sucked into the hole that is social media platforms.
In other moments, I like to draw. I especially like to listen to music and draw whenever I feel anxiety, or frustration regarding something. It helps me channel more creativity and imagination. (I write occasionally, I used to write a lot and found I would feed into my negative a little more as opposed to releasing it. so drawing became a really good rekindling of my imagination and sketches)
When I really need a break, I like to go on a walk-whether it is with my family or alone- and just try to relax. Most times when it’s in the cooler part of the year we all like to skate and scooter, so it can lead to a really good little family adventure. Other times when I go on a ride by myself I tune in with my music and just embrace the wind. I’ve ALWAYS loved the wind and the sensation and contentment that runs through me when i am in windy weather. (But let’s not confused that with chasing tornado weather-that ain’t me. lol)
If I’m not about those options, I’ll occasionally explore different interests. I like to keep an open mind regarding creativity, so honestly, I ponder a lot.
Anyways, I want to emphasize with all of this that your options of stimulation are only as limited as you make them. Aside from the other “hobbies”, I guess you can call them, I also dabble in playing guitar or making other projects that have nothing to do with leather.
Over the period I have been out of the Marines and getting to the point of becoming a business owner, I have really learned that balance is so important. Through exploring different avenues you can create that. But you have to be comfortable with the “unknown”. Sounds easy but many people judge themselves based on the outcomes of a first try, then give it up. Or are hard on themselves and embarrassed for liking something new and different.
Let yourself be open, it could really make a difference in creating balance in your life when you’re self-critical. Release like that in your life is really important.