wise365: Essential self-care, multitasking, keeping the mind in the present

Happy wise365 Tuesday!

Here are this week’s 3 ideas, plus a journaling prompt for you …

1.

People these days are often meeting deadlines but missing meals, which makes it difficult to find purpose and fulfillment.

2.

In a world in which we commonly have thirty browser tabs open in order to complete a single project, it can become difficult to appreciate the value of simplicity in everyday life.

3.

“From a stoic perspective, allowing our minds to wander to times and events we cannot control only serves to breed discontent and unhappiness. The past is unchangeable and the future uncertain; both exist beyond our grasp of influence. What lies within our domain, however, is the here and now.” From Stoic Wisdom: 50 Practical Exercises to Learn Stoicism and Develop a Stoic Mindset

Journaling Prompt

Reflect on the balance between meeting external expectations and satisfying your personal needs. How do you prioritize tasks like deadlines versus essential self-care? Do you feel that your current approach aligns with your sense of purpose and fulfillment? Write about what changes, if any, you could implement to cultivate a life that feels more meaningful and balanced.