Part 3: Doing Less of What You Don’t Want to Do
What if you had permission to do less?
So many of us carry a long to-do list packed with obligations we didn’t consciously choose. Don’t think about doing less as a proclamation of laziness. It’s not. It’s about reclamation of energy so that you can put it where it matters most. This is not about laziness; it’s about impact.
Ask yourself:
- What am I doing out of guilt, fear, or obligation?
- What tasks or commitments drain me?
- Where can I say no or ask for help?
Doing less requires boundaries, and boundaries start with clarity. When you’re clear on what matters, you can begin editing your life accordingly. Personally, I have terrible boundaries around laundry. This is a place that is really loud that I can improve and set better boundaries. A friend recently shared with me that having boundaries is one of the ways that we show care in our relationships. I really loved that reframe because it’s true.
Challenge #3: Pick one thing to delegate, drop, or delay this week.
- Write down everything you’re currently committed to “doing’ over the next week. Roughly, it doesn’t have to be a perfect list; just look at your calendar, work & personal commitments, and anything you need to do around the house.
- Cross out anything you wouldn’t say yes to today.
- Pick one thing to delegate, drop, or delay this week.
Doing less is an act of alignment. It’s how we protect what we care about most.
