Some people wear being "too busy" almost as a badge of honour. Others pack their schedule to avoid feeling lonely or unpopular. Some of us just use "I've been so busy" as a reflex response to mitigate guilt over not seeing a friend for a while. Becoming aware of your attitude towards "busyness" may help you to live a better, happier life. Take this quiz to find out where you sit on the busy scale - and what you can do to claw back some balance.
1 Three friends have their birthdays on the same night. How many would you cram in?
A. I'd RSVP to all of them, but would end up at the one that would be the most fun.
B. Probably two, max, and I'd take the friend whose party I missed out for dinner.
C. All of them, lugging presents, bankrupting myself in cab fares and probably arriving home more stressed out than when I left.
2 How do you feel at the end of most days, during the week or weekend?
A. Slightly unsettled that I've missed something or stood someone up.
B. Tired but generally satisfied.
C. Exhausted, brain dead and guilty that I've barely made a dent in my to-do list.
3 What does a typical weekend look like for you?
A. At least five social options, of which I might make it to two or three.
B. Half necessary stuff, half me-time.
C. Everything locked in with military precision, with barely a nanosecond to spare.
This story is from the July 2023 edition of Balanced Life.
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