Taking Inventory

Is it time to take inventory? There was a time when I felt life was passing me by and I was unable to manage my day to day activities. I was the virtual hamster on a treadmill running and running with no end.

I decided to stop and take control. Now when I begin to feel anxious or restless I stop, get re-focused and do a reality check. I’ve learned to slow my breathing, decide what is really important in the moment and then prioritize. By listing what I want to accomplish in the order of importance, it helps me to stop, refocus and direct my energy to complete the most important assignment. I then do a mental checklist of upcoming tasks to complete and create a time line.

Some of the easiest things I’ve incorporated into my daily routine are deep breathing exercises, daily journals and sometimes even a brief fifteen minute walk can do the job to bring me back to my senses.

So remember, when you find yourself getting so caught up in producing and taking care of every task in front of you that it is impacting your quality of life, utilize some of the tools mentioned above. It will help you remain in control and accomplish what you’ve set out to finish each day.