Sometimes what you dread most becomes better than what you originally had.
When I was offered my new job position, I dreaded the hit my ETT productivity would take. I assumed the worst – I would have no time to write/podcast, I’d have no motivation to create, I’d go back to being lazy, etc.
Imagine my surprise when I discovered the exact opposite happened. Who would’ve guessed I had nothing to worry about and I’d figure everything out? It’s almost like how life always plays out. Crazy isn’t it?
Sometimes you have to let go of the reins, just for a short period. Let life do what it’s going to do and don’t force anything. It’s like trying to water a plant with double the water because you want it to grow twice as fast – you’re just going to drown it. When you overcompensate in preparation for an unknown future, you put more stress on yourself and promote further struggles and obstacles.
When I started working, I let life play out for a bit. I let the new schedule and routine fall into place. Once I discovered what my new day looked like, I started fitting passion projects and hobbies in. One hour of writing here, recording a podcast there, a painting session sprinkled in, etc.
To be honest, my new routine is more ideal. Scheduling hobbies and passions around work promotes productivity. When I know I only have an hour to write, I don’t lollygag, I sit down and start typing. When I have a day off, I catch up on work and batch create as much as I can.
Before I started working, I thought I was being productive, when in reality I spent a lot of time distracted. I got work done, but it took much longer because I constantly picked up my phone, scrolled on socials, and watched YouTube. There’s no time for that now, so it happens less frequently.
When life alters course, rest assured. Thinking of worst case scenarios and overpreparing are unnecessary. It may feel strange, but it’s better to let go and let life play out how it will. Let the pieces fall into place, discover the new norm, then build around it.
June 24, 2022
