People are always busy these days. They have a million things to do, and no free time to spare on the things they really want to do. And these are just normal people, not corporate bigshots or successful artists, doing everyday things. We feel like we’re not doing anything special and already we’re “busy”; often too busy to do the things we want to do. I guess your parents, or whoever raised you, told you the same thing from time to time: “You can’t have it all.” Or what about: “You’ve got to take the bad with the good.” Well that’s just great isn’t it? What a great way to convince yourself that you should accept these discomforts because they’re just part of life. Well I, for one, refuse to settle for that.
So what about the really successful people in the world? If you see an interview with one of today’s successful people in business and they give a tip for the viewers, it’s usually: “Just work at it, and work hard!”. And they are right! Thinking and planning will only get you up to the start, but action is where it’s at. However, there’s a catch here, and I’ll tell you what it is. It’s in the mindset. Yes, that’s right. It’s in the fundamental mindset towards the work that has to be put in. I started this article describing how “busy” people are, or rather perceive they are. When was the last time you heard a successful person regard to themselves as “busy”?! And that is where the magic is….
So what’s the magic?
These people that have become very successful are doing so much, taking on so many ventures and projects. But they never tell you they are busy. How weird is that?! Well, not so much if you hear what they do say. They “do a lot of things”. Now don’t just roll your eyes and pretend these things are exactly the same. Because I will tell you why they are not, even remotely,… the same. (Just to be clear, getting 5 personal assistants and a staff of 50 people is not going to make you do more, or make you less busy)
The fundamental difference between busy and doing a lot is in the attitude. Whenever someone tells you they’re busy, there’s negativity in that statement. It’s more of a complaint then an actual representation of their reality. It’s almost like a cry for compassion; “look how busy I am, someone help me!”. On the other hand, people that do a lot of things never (or hardly ever) complain. They are on the positive side of the spectrum looking at what they are accomplishing, not at how miserable they are because of it.
So you see; Two people, doing exactly the same amount of work could have a totally different experience while doing it. Even if their results are the same, which won’t be likely, one will be feeling exhausted while the other feels energetic and proud of what he has accomplished.
Putting this into practice
Now let’s take that one step further. If you are feeling energetic and proud of yourself, you’ll feel much more comfortable taking on new challenges. Because there’s nothing you can’t handle! You’re up to the challenge, just bring it on! You’ll do a lot again, accomplish more and feel great while doing it!
So start putting yourself in this position. Whenever it feels like you’re getting “busy”, be aware that you’re drifting towards the negative side of things and change it. Start doing a lot of things instead. You’ll feel the difference almost immediately once you free yourself of the self-pity that “being busy” made you feel.
It’s not the end of the world if you do end up feeling busy, but just be sure you realize what you’re feeling. Self-pity will not get you anywhere and once you learn to recognize it creep into your life & work, you’ll grow to bored with it. So getting rid being busy starts by noticing and identifying when it happens to you. Be aware of the negativity it holds, and then just tell yourself:
Now go out and do lots of things! 
