The term “insane” has turned the corner. What was once stereotyped as a misunderstood abnormal mental condition is now in vogue.
- We have the insanity workout.
- We boast about our insane workload.
- We went to an insane concert last night. “It was crazy. Sick. Insane.”
Did you catch the one about the workload? Or did you blow right by it?
Awareness of an insane workload is a quantum leap forward. But awareness is only half the battle. Allowing insanity to be your ‘new normal’ is truly insane. Or is it?
When we continuously endure high levels of work overload, we experience “overwhelm.” That’s bad. But, as you read this, at least you are consciously aware of it. That’s good.
Without awareness, we plod through our days numb to the idea of a better alternative.
Maybe any alternative is better than your current reality. And that’s where we sometimes allow ourselves to get lost seeking any distraction that looks like a break from the norm.
Rest assured. Sanity is possible. It’s been there all the time. It’s there for the asking. But you must seek it. Thirst for it. Make time to embrace it. Here are three steps you can do right now:
- Your first step is to simply pause for a moment and dwell in the blissful knowledge that a better alternative exists. Do it right now. Just for a moment. Close your eyes and smile.
- Assuming a glimmer of hope was revealed, your next step is to ask for help. Ask yourself “What is your single largest problem that, once solved, could pave the way to sanity in your work day?” Think. Do this right now. Then post your problem in the comment box below. Be ready to receive wisdom.
- The third step: relax right now. Don’t worry. You won’t look foolish. You recognize that enduring overwhelm is not sustainable. You are ready to do something about it. It’s time to get off the insanity treadmill.
Await the wisdom that will come. Check back for feedback and ideas worth testing. Your road will get smoother…and saner. 1-2-3 GO!
Gip Erskine, CPM®, CCIM® is a 30+ year commercial property management veteran and the founder of EverSmarts™. Blending his MBA and industry experience with intense study of personal development, he trains property teams and individuals just like you. He developed a unique success curriculum calledChange Course designed specifically for property managers tasked with doing more with less. Through his teachings, Gip gets you past the state of overwhelm and helps you focus on what matters in your career and in your life.
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