How I Know I Am Being Productive and Successful at Life
Last weekend, I was sitting in the backyard while the sun was out. My four-year-old daughter was playing in our kiddy pool, our dog was sleeping in a shaded part of the grass in our backyard, and I was sitting in my chair reading a book. The sun was warm on my skin. We could hear other neighborhood kids running around down the street. And we would carry light conversations full of giggles.
It was a relaxing afternoon in our little world. It was nice to read without keeping track of time. Sitting without worrying about a project. And spending a sunny day in the backyard with my little girl reminded me of my childhood. It was nice to have the space to enjoy it.
However, it hasn’t always been like this. Last summer was vastly different…
What A Difference A Year Makes
Last year around this time, I was about six months into a new position at work. And I was struggling. My workload had grown to an out of control point. I had dropped the ball in a few areas and it was being noticed by my superiors. I was worried, frustrated, angry, and worn down.
Work was taking over everything. I would work 40 to 45 hours a week in the office. Spend two to three hours at night most nights of the week working. And my Saturdays or Sundays would have a…
