BREAKING THE BUSY-BORED CYCLE 3 Strategies You Can Use Right Now It’s a common problem: People spend most of their days feeling too busy, only to feel bored during their free time. So how can you break the habit of scrolling through your phone and watching TV and make the most of the little time you have for yourself? Let’s talk about ways to break the cycle of boredom and busyness thus creating a more fulfilling life. 1. Plan ahead. Schedule your days and weeks for an even workload to ensure your day doesn’t have huge gaps or work overflow. For example, if you have a large project, you can divide it into smaller tasks to keep yourself busy, yet not overwhelmed, throughout the week. You can also plan fun activities each day. This will help fight boredom and give you something to look forward to when you’re at work or while completing daily tasks. 2. Prioritize tasks. If you have trouble managing projects to the point where you feel you don’t have enough time, begin prioritizing specific tasks. It’s essential to complete the highest priority tasks so you won’t be up late in the day trying to finish something important. If you plan ahead, you can number your tasks from most important to least. This will help ensure high-priority tasks are completed on schedule. 3. Be curious. One way to mute boredom and implement more creativity is by setting daily learning goals. These goals can be anything you want! Setting small goals and accomplishments will keep you curious, motivated, and focused. They also give you something to look forward to each day. Ask yourself what you want to learn today. Do you want to learn about a new culture? A language? If there is something you’ve always wanted to know, now is the time to put your thinking cap on! Boredom and busyness derive from the same source — there is a lack of quality in how you focus your attention. Luckily, the same strategies apply to both boredom and busyness. These tips will help you create a balanced mindset and allow you to push through your day without feeling overwhelmed or uninspired.
WE BEAT A STUBBORN INSURANCE COMPANY
And Secured Joe a Settlement!
Last winter, Joe Merlo braved the roads of San Antonio during Winter Storm Uri. He worried about the driving conditions, but the weather turned out to be the least of his problems. In the middle of his trip, another car appeared through the snow and slammed into his vehicle. Joe felt his tailbone snap. Incredibly, the broken tailbone wasn’t the worst outcome of the wreck. True fear hit
when Joe discovered that the other driver didn’t have insurance. Fortunately, his mother knew who could help: our team at Packard Law. Brent Packard quickly took Joe’s case. “The insurance company tried to not take any blame for anything regarding the accident,” Joe recalls. “They insisted there was nothing they could do, even though all of my medical expenses started to pile up. But Brent and his team didn’t back down. They continued to push forward and work with the insurance companies to let them know, ‘Hey, this is not right.’” Joe’s injuries were extensive. He needed to take time off from his job as a loan officer and put his hiking hobby on hold. Each day became a long slog of specialist visits and therapy. “I just had to stay positive knowing I had the right people working for me, and they were doing everything they could to get things done as quickly as possible — and also the right way,” Joe says. His positivity paid off! We finalized Joe’s case outside of court and made sure he got a fair settlement. “I went over the final numbers, and at the end of the day, what I took home as my payout was more than what I paid the lawyer. That was surprising and gave me even greater peace of mind and comfort in knowing I selected the right team to handle my case!” Joe says.
Joe appreciated our team’s honesty and communication so much that when his niece and brother got injured in separate wrecks, he quickly sent them our way for help. “I trust [Packard],” Joe explained. “They offer an amazing service through and through.” Joe, if you’re reading this, thank you for the kind words! It has been our pleasure to help you and your family. If anyone else you know needs a good lawyer, we’ll be here.
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