Have you ever tried reaching out to someone many times and that person always says, “I’m busy” or maybe it’s the other way around? You are the one who’s always busy. This is the common language nowadays to let someone know that, “hey look at my schedule, it’s full” which can imply I can’t make time for you.

I’ve heard this many times when:

A child wants to spend time with his parents.

A friend needs encouragement.

A mother likes to speak for few minutes with her children.

A colleague asks for help.

And the list goes on…

In the Philippines, the average working hours is 48 hours a week. Others say they spend more time at work than with their family or friends.  We all have something to say about how busy our day has been. And for many of us, it feels good to be busy.

4 Reasons why should you stop saying you’re busy:

  1. Being Insensitive – Some people might see you as an insensitive person who just cares about his goals. You can’t really control when people approach you but at least you can set a specific time where you can communicate with them.
  2. After all, relationships matter most, right?
  3. Becoming Proud – You might feel full of yourself just because there’s a lot of things going on in your schedule. It’s a good feeling when you think you have ticked a lot in your checklists. The question is, are they really that important? When we say we are too busy, some people may also be saying that other people have so much time. Sometimes, the tendency is to compare our schedule with others.
  4. Become Disengaged – Your connections around you give you a sense of life. When your life is centered on your tasks every day, it won’t be long until they will stress you out. You might be losing so much precious time for majoring in minor things.
  5.  Missed Opportunities – When you are conscious with your priorities, you will know exactly where to invest your time. By declaring how busy you are, you might potentially lose big opportunities in your career, family life, love life, business, or even spiritual life. Who doesn’t want to be part of small or big opportunities?  You want people to think of you when these things show up.

I have heard this in a seminar before, “Some talk to you in their free time and some free their time to talk to you.” The next time someone sends you a message, make sure you double check your schedule and make time to reach out.

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