Simple Life Together

Busy Is The New “I’m Fine”, & Back To School...Simplified! Dan's Topic: Simplicity Resources So what's your default response when someone asks you "How's it going?" I've been noticing that the most common response is…"Busy!" I've even found myself guilty of it from time to time. I'm not sure if people really are that busy, just think they're supposed to be that busy, or just perceive themselves as that busy. I'm also not sure what my reaction is supposed to be. But I have to admit, when I hear people use the automatic response to “How’s it going” is “Busy”, I’m skeptical. So, when I hear it I wonder, is it: Read more... Really a mini head-trip? Are they saying “I’m so important...people rely on me!”? Is it a defense mechanism for “Don’t give me anything else to do”? Are they justifying their poor prioritization? Is it an excuse for not taking action on things that really matter? So, I began to wonder if I was the only one this bothered and did a little searching. I found a great article