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Overfilled Cups- A Sunday Reflection

**Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance** *A tired man walks into his room and slams the door while face palming himself and asking:* *"How did my cups get overfilled? Why are they not balancing out?"* *The tired man finally realizes that ***he spread himself too thin* and sometimes when you give people an inch, they take a mile**.*

Let's Sort the Cups

I have realized that I have said a lot of *yesses* but I have not exactly followed up with all of them. Opportunities are coming my way like a hailstorm (too much, too quickly) and although I am thankful for that, my cups tell a different story. They are my feedback system like a priority list. It tells me where I need to spend more time and energy on. I answer to time. I respect it. Sometimes, other people don’t understand time constraints. I have a different list sitting on my desk than theirs and that is okay. Although I am thankful for the multitude of opportunities people have laid out in front of me, I have to decline. I can't let one cup get overfilled while the rest are empty, they need to be balanced out just like my priorities. ![nathan-dumlao-3kZpELkaxHc-unsplash.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/moon-city/2432Dp6tVStpRk3TvjEMXSpLeJAbHy13EzsqYpaULPsctdDZY9tcA17cRsNH91FErUmKw.png) _{[source]( https://unsplash.com/photos/3kZpELkaxHc)} Reflection 1: Accept that time constraints exist and act according to priorities. Say NO when needed.

It was a SLIP-UP

Do you ever feel that child-like excitement of starting something new and making solid progress? Then you have a *slip-up* where you announce it too soon and BAM now you are being interrogated. Interrogator: "So when will you be posting about that *project*? (⓿_⓿) Me: Well to keep things simple, if it is up there, then it is done ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Interrogator (10 mins later): sO wHen WiLl yOu pOsT? ಠ_ಠ Me: …. To simply put it, I have learned to stop, breathe and then consider things more logically about the progress that is being made. Time and patience are two critical ingredients needed here. I don’t want to unnecessarily create expectations by giving out premature announcements about what I am doing. Things can change unexpectedly, and I would like to adapt with them accordingly. Sadly, sometimes people don't understand *changes*.

_{[source]( https://unsplash.com/photos/aiyBwbrWWlo)} Reflection 2: Don’t say YES too soon. Don’t give out premature announcements.

Where’s the FUN?

I forgot how fun *it used to be* to immerse myself in activities for the sake of pure joy and excitement instead of the persistent expectations of others which drives toxic competition. I have learned to steer away from that. After all, my expectations for myself are more than enough. The final lesson I learned is to extract joy once again from being here. I am very thankful for the lessons I have learned this week and the new people I have interacted with recently. Don't be a stranger.

_{[source]( https://unsplash.com/photos/odxB5oIG_iA)} Reflection 3: Rekindle with the fun side of why you do what you do and stick to it.

This post was made as an entry for the #dreemportchallenge and #thoughtfuldailypost collaboration. I have used the @peakd front end to make this post. Want to join in the fun, check [this]( https://hive.blog/hive-150329/@dreemsteem/thoughtful-daily-we-be-bringin-it-to-the-port-mateys) post out.

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