Do you ever get overwhelmed?  With work?  With family?  With relationships?  And sometimes with just the everyday-ness of life?  What happenes in those situations?  What do you do?

I like to unwind by vegging out in front of the TV.  I know that sounds counterproductive and some would gasp at the fact that I choose to engage in mindless entertainment as opposed to getting something "important" done.  And maybe they would be right.  And some would do a "double-gasp" if they were to know what I was actually watching, but you know what?  It works for me.  After I let my mind empty of every heavy thought, I am more productive afterwards.  And it works for me. 

Everyone has their way of dealing with their own stressors.  Some people with WAY too much energy lace up their sneakers and go for a run or head to the local gym.  I applaud their effort because it will serve to clear their mind as well as improve their tone.  I am just not one of those energetic, health conscious people.   There are those who will pick up their guitar and play soulful tunes until they have lost all perception of time.  I am not talented in that area.  There are yet others who will press on through the "lull" and continue trying to be productive and yet not being very productive at all. 

Here I am...I am person who wastes too much time getting very little done and then, once I see I am running behind, I get into over-drive mode and do everything I need to.  It's called being a procrastinator.

Here's where I want to be...I want to have a notebook and pen with me at all times to record thoughts and ideas.  I want my "down time" to BE my productive time.  I may still sit and watch mindless TV, but that is not a reason to allow my creative spirit to just idley flow by.  I will be a better person for it.

Here is what I percieve will happen.  I will almost look forward to those times I get overwhelmed because I will be somewhat productive.  My relationships might be material for my next thought in my notebook.  My family will benefit because I will merely back away instead of lashing out in a sarcastic and hurtful manner.  Work will appreciate my productive time because there will be more of it. 

Don't you see?  I now somehow look forward to getting stressed out so that I can prove to myself, somehow, that I can get through those times in a way I never could before.