What we mean when we say "I'm busy"
Do the words “I’m busy” make your day feel heavier before you have even begun?
In this episode, I explore the emotional charge carried by everyday language, and how a simple reframe can reduce some of the pressure we attach to a full workload. I unpack the difference between resourceful language, fake positivity and dismissing how we really feel.
We look at a practical four-part habit: recognise, pause, reframe and repeat. From “I’m busy” to “I’m in a focused state,” the aim is not to pretend there is less to do. It is to choose words that help you respond more clearly.
If you have ever felt…
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