Busy lifestyles congested with a multitude of every day tasks leaves all of us feeling very stressed and full of anxiety. The fact is the more stressed we are, the less productive we become. My mother has had a little wall plaque in her kitchen for years that says ” The Hurrier I Go The Behinder I Get”. How true it is.

It may seem impossible to stop and smell the roses, but unless you find the time to do so voluntarily, you may find yourself forced into it when you have caused serious health problems.

For years I would get home from work, make dinner, rush through so I could clean up and do what, more chores. I didn’t take time to talk to my family about their day. It seemed all I did was rush through my day so I could get to the next task. My mind was always one step ahead and never seemed to shut down.

Then one day the fog lifted and I wondered what the heck I was doing. I walked around tired all the time and just didn’t seem to be happy. I knew I needed a change. I prioritized my life. I took time to enjoy my family and friends without constant worry over how much I could accomplish today.

In short, SLOW DOWN! Yes, life is a busy business, but somewhere in it you have to dig down deep and find a bit of time to take that deep breath and breathe!