The current situation of the world made a drastic change in every aspect of our lives such as working from home and online meetings – be it personal, work, or community. Small online businesses suddenly became a hit, and without us realizing we have become even busier than ever.
When the lockdown and curfew started, the meetings and the tasks seem unlockable and unending.
Some companies and organizations think we have more time and not leaving us alone until during the night and even weekends. Our friends whom we haven’t seen for months or years suddenly asks for ‘Zoom meetings’ to catch up. I’ve heard that some had their reunions with High School batchmates through zoom as well. But, at the end of the day, the real question is, how is your relationship with yourself and your family?
Most of the time when we always see things or people, we get used to it to the point that we are unconsciously taking them for granted and even ignoring their presence.
I am guilty of that, too.
For the past few months, I had at least 1 or 2 online meetings wherein I thought I was doing fine until this one night. Our family was celebrating my sister’s birthday where I was physically present but my mind and attention were on the Zoom call I was on. By the time meeting was over, the small gathering at home had also finished.
I felt bad and exhausted because while I was busy embracing the “new normal,” trying to accommodate everyone, I forgot the most important ones. After that event, I started to say no to some meetings and managed my timings as well. I set a schedule for family time, as well as for my “me time”. No distractions allowed.
How is your relationship with yourself and your family?
There is nothing wrong with attending online meetings especially if it is a call for work and call of service, but you must balance everything. You cannot be present physically but somewhere else emotionally and mentally. Manage your time. Learn to say no if needed. Learn to rest.
This situation is expected to last longer than we are all expecting. Do not overdo things. Manage your time and do not forget to rest too.
The most precious gift you can give to someone is the gift of time and attention, never give a half-baked present to anyone.
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