Jason Wojo with Lifeonaire asks “Are you Stuck in Busy”

In our fast-paced culture, being “busy” is often seen as a badge of honor. We measure our success by how packed our schedules are, how many hours we work, and how much we can accomplish in a day. But is this relentless busyness actually bringing us closer to the life we want?

According to Jason Wojo, it’s not. In fact, busyness is often a mask for deeper issues like fear, lack of creativity, or even a struggle with self-worth.

In this video below, a 14 Minute segment from a Lifeonaire retreat, he explains.

Why Do We Stay So Busy?

The reasons people fall into the trap of constant busyness are deeply rooted in societal and personal factors:

• Avoidance: For some, staying busy is a way to avoid dealing with internal struggles or difficult emotions.
• Validation: Others seek external validation through their work, tying their self-worth to how much they can accomplish.
• Dopamine Hits: Completing tasks or achieving goals releases dopamine, creating a cycle of temporary satisfaction that keeps us coming back for more.
• Cultural Norms: Our society glorifies the hustle and grind, equating busyness with importance and success.

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The Consequences of Busyness

While being busy might feel productive in the short term, it often leads to long-term consequences like:

• Burnout: Overworking yourself can result in physical and emotional exhaustion.
• Lost Connections: Busyness takes a toll on relationships, leaving little time for family, friends, and meaningful connections.
• Missed Opportunities: Being caught up in day-to-day tasks can prevent you from seeing the bigger picture and pursuing your true goals.

Jason notes that many people end up stuck in this cycle because they don’t have a clear vision for their life. Without a roadmap, they default to staying busy because they don’t know what else to do.

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Breaking Free: What You Can Do

Breaking free from the trap of busyness starts with self-awareness and intentional action. Here are some practical steps:

1. Simplify Your Life and Work
   Simplifying isn’t about doing less—it’s about focusing on what truly matters. By cutting out unnecessary tasks and distractions, you create space for what brings real value to your life.
2. Set Yourself Up for Success
   Jason encourages taking tangible steps to stack the deck in your favor. This could mean automating tasks, delegating responsibilities, or creating systems to make your work more efficient.
3. Take Action on What Matters
   It’s not enough to plan or learn—you have to act. Whether it’s small, consistent steps or big, bold moves, taking action is the only way to create meaningful change.
4. Focus on Giving Back
   Jason highlights that true fulfillment comes from helping others. Whether it’s mentoring, volunteering, or contributing to a cause, giving back shifts the focus from yourself to the broader impact you can make.

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Why It’s Time to Rethink “Busy”

The ultimate goal isn’t to accomplish more—it’s to live better. As Jason puts it, busyness is often a sign of fear or intellectual laziness. It’s easier to stay busy than to pause, reflect, and make changes that align your life with your true priorities.

Breaking free from this trap requires courage, creativity, and a willingness to take a step back and ask, “Am I living the life I truly want?”

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The Path Forward

If you find yourself overwhelmed by busyness, remember this: it’s never too late to make a change. Here at MAREI we are working to help you through this at the January 14th MAREI Meeting. Our guest speaker is Jason Wojo from the video and he will be sharing how to create a simple, actionable, and realistic roadmap to get you from where you are now to where you want to be – as quickly and easily as possible.

Busyness might feel productive, but it’s often a distraction from the life you’re meant to live. Take the time to step back, realign, and take action on what truly matters. And if you can’t wait until the 14th, be sure to visit the Lifeonaire Webpage to access a few free resources right now.

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