Resolving the Persistent Sense of Falling Behind
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There are a lot of things you feel compelled to do immediately upon waking up.
Afterwards, you spend the remainder of the day consumed with the overwhelming sense of being behind on all the things that need doing.
Even as the day comes to a close, you’re still on the same emotional state.
Many individuals may identify to the persistent sense of falling behind.
Then what are our options?
Most of the time, our actions are dictated by this dread… (or) we come to the realization that we must scrap everything and begin over.
When you’re afraid, they seem like your only choices.
A plethora of other choices, however, are available.
Make it into a game and play it, for instance.
Consider everything you do as an act of kindness.
With everything on your plate, you could make art.
Imagine a goal that surpasses all of your current responsibilities and the dates by which you must complete them.
You could discover enlightenment.
Let’s talk about how to change being always behind.
Think About It
It is necessary to pause and assess the situation before we can overcome the present anxiety.
Otherwise, we won’t take advantage of the spiritual opportunity here since we’re simply trying to get over something unpleasant.
First, take a deep breath and experience it physically; that is the spiritual moment.
When you’re falling behind on things, what physical sensations are you experiencing?
How is the sensation?
Just sit with it for a while and pay attention to it.
The next thing to do is to identify the belief that is causing you to feel behind.
From whence does the notion that you are falling behind originate?
Sometimes it’s beyond your control; for example, you haven’t reached the deadlines that other people have set for you.
On the other hand, the majority of the time, it’s an internal struggle: we dream of a world when our email is empty and our to-do list is complete.
Because it’s very unlikely to happen, having that expectation will consistently lead to anxiety.
Is it reasonable to assume that you will have finished all of your tasks and that your inbox will be empty?
Get a Fresh Perspective That Goes Beyond
If you’re prepared to go on, you can choose a perspective that’s broader than the game you’re currently playing in order to accomplish all of your tasks and clear your inbox.
That game isn’t that big.
Who’s the larger?
Why not play for a purpose?
How about helping other people?
And what about feeling astonishment and delight all at once?
Perhaps you have resolved to make it your goal for the day to locate and create as much significance as possible.
Do something worthwhile right now.
Tell me what would make you happy and inspire you.
The need to complete everything begins to go away when you choose for something larger.
Exploring the Transcendent View in Practice
While it makes sense in principle, in reality we will be unable to resist the temptation to revert to the previous perspective.
Learn to recognize the signs of falling behind.
Reconnect with that sensation by taking things easy, like spending time with a long-lost buddy.
Next, work on your broader perspective.
Right now, what are you able to achieve with that broader perspective?
While you go on to the next step, try to maintain the connection.
Just keep in mind that you’re a little piece in a much larger game, and let yourself be moved by the wonder and pleasure that it represents.
Transcend the limited perspective and embrace the expansive vision, one moment at a time.
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