The Decision to Be Busy

The Decision to Be Busy: Are You Really Moving Forward? 

Hey there, let’s get real for a sec. Being busy has become this weird badge of honor. We throw it around like proof that we’re crushing it—because a packed schedule must mean we’re successful, right? But what if all that busyness isn’t actually moving us forward? What if it’s just keeping us stuck on the hamster wheel? 

The truth is, being busy is often a way of avoiding making a real decision, which means the present chaos just keeps rolling on with no change in sight. It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind—meetings, emails, endless to-dos—because stopping to actually assess what we’re doing can feel uncomfortable. But motion isn’t the same as progress, and effort isn’t the same as impact. 

The Comfort of the Known 

Let’s be honest—busyness can feel safe. When our schedule is bursting at the seams, we don’t have to face the tougher questions. Are we spending our time on the things that truly matter? Are we avoiding making decisions because they might push us outside our comfort zone? We convince ourselves that we’re hustling toward success, but are we really just spinning our wheels? 

True progress requires something different. All change starts with a decision, backed up by action, that pulls us out of what’s known and familiar. The magic isn’t in the busyness; it’s in making conscious choices and taking intentional steps forward. 

What Are You Busy Doing? 

Not all busyness is created equal. Some tasks move us forward, while others just eat up our time and energy without adding real value. So, let’s check in: 

• Are you filling your time with things that actually move the needle, or just staying busy for the sake of it? 

• Are you saying ‘yes’ to everything out of habit, fear, or obligation? 

• Is your busyness just a distraction from making the big, bold decisions that would actually change the game? 

Choosing Intentional Action Over Busyness 

Success isn’t about how much we do—it’s about doing the right things. Instead of wearing ‘busy’ like a badge, let’s flip the script and focus on meaningful action. Here’s how: 

1. Pause and Evaluate: Take a breath and look at where your time is going. Is it aligned with your bigger vision? 

1. Make a Decision: Decide where your energy is best spent. Cut out the fluff and focus on what truly matters. Yes, this will mean saying No to things. 

1. Take Aligned Action: Once you’ve made the decision, follow it up with one small but powerful step in the right direction—and keep taking action and steps. Repetition and consistency are key. 

1. Go Back to Step 1 and Repeat: Are you still in alignment with your vision and what you’re wanting to achieve? 

It’s time to stop glorifying ‘busy’ and start making intentional moves toward the life and business you actually want. Because at the end of the day, it’s not about how much we do—it’s about what we choose to do that really makes the difference.  

Let’s choose wisely!