Make time for the Jollies
So here we are. I bet you’re curious about the title. No I haven’t lost my mind. Let me tell you how I came up with this phrase.
We all have our share of challenges that concern us from time to time; some more challenging than others. Some of us even feel overwhelmed by what they are faced with. Others, although not overwhelmed, are very concerned by what they are facing. So much so that they don’t do anything about it. They know what they have to do, but a paralysis sets in. They lose their nerve, and feel like they are losing control, yet hang on by a thread.
Even though life might be like that for you, there are still a lot of things that have given you joy at one time or the other. They might be little things that you have forgotten about because of all of your responsibilities. If you let them, your responsibilities and obligations take over and run your life.
In my own life, I keep pretty busy, but lately have made time for tennis. At one time in my life, I use to be a pretty good player. I hadn’t played for five years. I forgot how much fun playing tennis is. Going dancing is always lot of fun. It’s really taking time to do what gives you joy. So when I say make time for the jollies…I mean make time for what gives you “joy.”
Those things that you have to do or that you are concerned about, don’t go away. Even when you get them off your “to do” lists, they reemerge in a different form. Even when your “to do” list still has plenty of things on it and you still have loose ends in your life, what are some things you can do that will give you the “jollies?” Make a list that has at least 3 things on them. Make an agreement with yourself when you’ll begin them.
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JOURNEY ON is a blog dedicated to personal and professional development. Mark Susnow, an executive and life coach inspires others to experience more fulfillment and success in their life. A former trial attorney for 30 years and musician, he integrates what it takes to be successful in the world with the inner wisdom unfolded to him through years of yoga and meditation. His articles reflect this journey in an inspirational way. http://www.inspirepossibility.com