I despise the use of the phrase "I am too busy." These words are commonly said to describe daily life, and excessively overused as an excuse for an unlimited array of problems. Everybody has a vast amount of responsibilities to keep up with, so nobody wants to hear about how particularly busy your personal life seems to be at the current moment, Saying that you are "too busy" is a pathetic excuse that really does not carry a lot of weight because any person who is living and breathing can consider themselves "too busy." While you may feel like you're drowning in conflicting schedules and piles of work, it is annoying and inconsiderate to say that you're "too busy." Moreover, being "too busy" does not indicate that you are being productive or that you are living life of quality; yet, for some reason, being "too busy" is seemingly glorified by society today as the busier person is deemed the better person.

It is important to understand that people at all stages of life are juggling new responsibilities, fortifying relationships, and seeking new experiences. In other words, there is a lot going on during life at any age; perhaps it just seems like whatever is happening at the current moment is more straining because the feelings, triumphs, and struggles are fresh in your memory.

We need to stop claiming to be "too busy" so frequently. By throwing this phrase around like it is no big deal, we are exemplifying our ignorance of the schedules of other people. It may also be perceived we are assuming that we are the only ones involved with different things, which makes it seem like we are the center of the universe, when in reality, that is very untrue.

Feeling overwhelmed is normal; it will inevitably reoccur throughout all of life. However, it is imperative that you do not allow your entire head to be swallowed up by this notion of being "too busy" due to the risk of potentially harmful outcomes. People may lose respect for you if they are constantly being reminded of your schedule. Additionally, people may stop speaking to you entirely out of frustration that you were unable to give them your undivided attention, or simply because they do not want to seem like an annoyance to you as you are often reminding them that you are "too busy." Furthermore, by willingly describing yourself as "too busy," you may be communicating that you have poor time management skills. It is solely your responsibility to maintain your personal schedule; you are in charge of allotting certain time slots to all that you agree to take on, so it's not the fault of others if you have discovered that all you are trying to do is not working.

Consequently, it is necessary to find a balance between the activities that you agree to be responsible for. Figuring out what works for you is important, as well as learning to accept things as they are. It is impossible to control and plan every second of life, so when hiccups occur, don't allow them totally throw you off. Also, once it is understood that everyone is busy, then maybe you will be inspired to better manage your personal time, or figure that you have made your life seem to be more hectic than it actually is. Having a strong self-awareness is crucial to keeping an intelligent and focused mind.

You cannot fully enjoy the present moment and appreciate your surroundings if you are preoccupied with being "too busy." Take a deep breath, relax, and realize that once you leave the mindset of thinking that you are "too busy," you will be more present in the moment, approachable, and open-minded, all of which are necessary qualities to attain to not only better yourself, but those around you as well.