The right kind of busy
The wrong kind of busy can suck the life right outta ya. But, as Mindy reminds us below, the right kind, as overwhelming as it may be, is well worth the alternative.
The following is authored by: Mindy Coby
“We’re just so busy, there’s just never enough time,” I said…again.
I’ve found myself saying this a lot. It’s my reason for why we can’t make it to an event or why chores and tasks have slipped through the cracks.
A couple of months ago I had a bit of a breakdown and said to my husband, “Things are just so busy! I need it to slow down!” He calmly looked at me and said, “And it’s going to be that way for the rest of our lives. That’s how it should be. You’re fine.”
In my head I knew he was right. But on that day, the fatigue, stress, and craziness was just a hair too much.
I know I’m not special or unique in this circumstance. I know most of you could just plug in different elements of your life that make your schedule just as hectic, if not more, than my own. While I know “busy” doesn’t always mean “productive,” a full schedule makes for long days, short nights, and a very regimented lifestyle. Sometimes I wish I could just have a break, just for a day, but then I consider the alternative.
While having dinner with friends not too long ago, it became apparent that their lives weren’t much more than going to work, coming home, and looking forward to the lineup on TV that night. They got especially excited about Tuesday night sitcoms.
I’m instantly grateful for my days that start early and end late. I’m blessed to be involved in multiple positions such as teaching and coaching that allow me to contribute to something bigger than myself. I get to be part of building something that hopefully outlasts me. I am constantly engaged with others and I am invested in people other than myself. In turn, I am challenged to always work on improving myself.
The amazing part is the more I give, the more I am blessed by the lessons and presence of being around others.
“She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.” -Proverbs 31:27
Sure, being away from home doesn’t allow for seeing my husband as often as I’d like and the house doesn’t get cleaned until the weekend, but I know that he, too, is out contributing to the community in his circles of influence. We come home tired, but accomplished, and always have more to talk about than just our favorite characters on the Tuesday night sitcom.
Warm-up:
Coaches choice
Strength:
Power Clean
*Work up to (1) heavy rep in (15) minutes.
3-Power Cleans @ 75% EMOTM
10 Rounds
For time:
5-Front Squat 120/185
12-Toe 2 bar
5 Rounds
Post impression to comments.
Love this on so many levels.
amen on staying meaningfully swamped, mizz coby.
ryan mcdaniel…that pic shows the commitment your makin’ to gettin’ those shoulders healthy.
Fun non-5am class this morning ladies. Total shoulder burnout, saw my life flash before my eyes at the top of the white rope when I totally lost my footing, and still managed to have a good time
Congrats Crystal on her first strict pull ups and crazy good HSPU!
I second the shoulder burn-out! Straightening my hair was NOT easy this morning!!
Great Post, Mindy! Congrats, Crystal!
well, crystal…i guess you didn’t need any mods after all, eh?
min…gonna have to have you physically shift my hips once or twice to teach me that ST. brain’s not havin’ it.
eric & sam…you’re an interesting circus. eric, you cheated yourself on those FS! the 20xtra #s you did for rnds 4-5 shoulda been what you started w. sam, your pulls ARE getting better. gotta use the drills to refine em.
vickster – thanks for showing the boys what a stellar high pull looks like. they’ll just have to keep workin’ on keepin’ up w you.
9:32 rx
Feeling blessed to be surrounded by such amazing, strong women at PCF. I can always count on a random text or message to make my day or set me straight, whatever it may be I need that day. The gents are pretty awesome of course too! Love you all and glad our lives are more than busy! Great post Min
5:56RX
5:20rx
190 PR!
Fun 6:30 everyone! Love hearing that bell ring!
9:28 rx
140pr
What a great pic!!
120pr
10:30
150# non-PR actually…
guilty of premature bell ringing – looked again & my PR is actually 155#.
9:59 @ 115#
9:59 @ 105#. I’ll get it correct eventually.
8:33 (m…110#)
160PR
love the post,min:)
7:36rx
280Pr
6:42
Min, I am going to refer back to this post when I feel overwhelmed
140 PR
5:32 very modified…