Focus As an Antidote for Wanting to Do Everything

You have limited time and energy, so make the choice to do what you can and let go of the rest

We are hounded by a belief in our unlimited potential to do things, but the reality is we need to treasure what we actually can do because our time and energy are limited. GerdAltman/Pixabay

I have a problem, and I think most people do as well: I want to do everything.

OK, not actually every single thing, but I want to do more than I possibly can:

• I want to do everything on my long to-do list, today.
• I want to take on every interesting project.
• I want to say “yes” to everyone else’s requests, even if I know I’m already too busy.
• I want to travel everywhere, and see everything that’s interesting.
• I want to try every delicious food, and I always want more of it—and I always eat too much.
• I want to watch every interesting TV show and film.
• I want to read everything interesting online.
• I want to take on a lot of interesting hobbies each of which would take hours to master.
• I want to spend time with everyone I love, and have a lot of time for solitude!

Obviously, this is all impossible. But I bet I’m not alone in constantly wanting all of this and more.