Episode 159: Smorgasborde

In this episode of Uniquely Brilliant, Becky Berry and Diana Bader discuss ways to approach the smorgasbord that is life.   Diana starts by discussing her recent experience on a cruise where she learned cruises no longer put out smorgasbords of food like they did before COVID. She draws a parallel between choosing from a smorgasbord and choosing priorities and goals that allow us to enjoy the smorgasbord of life.    Becky brings this back to essentialism, since essentialism is about focusing on solely the things that are essential to our lives.    Additional episodes where Becky and Diana discuss Essentialism: Episode 88: Essentialism Episode 130: Essentialism and Coronavirus.    They also discuss the importance of delegating tasks so we aren't taking on everything that's thrown at us. Diana points out that in order to delegate, we must be able to relinquish control of the task. This also requires asking someone we trust to follow through with the task.   Becky shares her struggles with wanting to provide instant answers to everyone. She reminds us that we do not always have to answer questions immediately. It's critical to ask when someone needs an answer so we can figure out where the request fits in our priorities.    Diana and Becky observe that our priorities change throughout time. So, we may find that things we put on our plates even a year ago are no longer critical to us.   It is important to constantly query our options and evaluate what we can let go of that's not important to us and what we can delegate.   When we like something, it's okay to try it or taste it. And, if it's not to our taste, we don't have to do, wear, or consume it. We can think about our priorities, and choose to put it down.    Diana shares that many of the things she procrastinates on are frequently things she can turn over to someone else.   Becky and Diana wrap up by reminding us that it's okay to ask for help and stress that it's critical to our mental health to know when to ask for help. And, if the people we ask can't help us, we can ask them to refer us to someone who can.    ©2022 Cronecast Podcast Network | Music ©2015 Max Brodie