When I arrive home from work in the evenings, my body is done. My brain is mush. And often I’m too tired for dinner. My apartment looks like a whole different person moved in ~ There are actually dirty dishes in the sink. There are piles of clothes everywhere. My plants need watering. And my laundry basket is filled to the brim. And I’m too exhausted to care!
This week I hit my limit. I am now learning how to say a very important word.
NO.
No, I won’t work 6 days a week anymore. No, I won’t teach 2 more classes next session. No, I won’t cover that class on my only day off. No, I won’t stand in as assistant studio manager on Saturday. No, I will not take on another responsibility around the office. No, I will not continue to worry about work-related issues when I’m not at the office.
I love my job and in order to continue to love my job, I’ve got to learn when to say when…
Why is it so hard?
I haven’t got any boundaries at all when it comes to my work. My passion is music and art. I stay up all night… every night. I promise myself I’m not going to… but i do.
I love what i do.
I am learning about boundaries with things which tax me, and drain me. I am becoming very protective of my peace of mind, and the rare moments of quiet i find.
I don’t answer the phone, I don’t read my mail, and I remain in the state of present when I am lucky enough to arrive there.
The things I love never exhaust me.
I understand what you’re saying…
And I agree that the passion I have for what I do is never exhausted, but because my current job involves so much physical exertion, I do get exhausted.
No matter how much I love something, I often need a break from it from time to time ~ whether it’s my work, my relationships, my family or anything else. This time away helps me remember why I love it so much in the first place…
Can’t wait for April ~ Beach, Volleyball, Lounging and our family!!!
Well, as for taking a break… yes creativity is cruel.
I just ended a five year break. So happy, and so much more relaxed now that my little vacation is over.
: )