The Wonder Habit™ with D. Michele Perry

The Wonder Habit™ with D. Michele Perry

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Why Busy Isn't a Badge of Honor

A Letter to the Overcommitted & Overwhelmed

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D. Michele Perry
Apr 27, 2024
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I was scrolling the internet way later than I should have earlier this week and saw someone sharing their daily to-do list. One of the comments said something to the effect of, “WOW, you’re SO busy!” It was written with a glow of admiration.

Why is it that we (ahem, moi) tend to instinctively elevate busy as a heroic state of being?

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