Parkinson's Law - Why we are too busy

My sister Cathy asked in an email this week:
How are you enjoying your "new" career?
You see, 8 months ago I left my job as a Family Practice Physician to devote my full energies to being an artist. The transition has gone very well. Not once have I regretted the decision.
However, I still feel too busy.
I thought by eliminating one of my two jobs that I would get rid of the sense that there was too much to do. That has not worked out (yet); but I keep trying: click here.
My cousin Harold explained why this is happening: Parkison's Law: Work expands so as to fill the time available for its completion.
The decision to leave medicine was covered on two previous posts: Click here & here
Wikipedia has a good article on Parkinson's Law: Click here

Alas, I saw more of you when you had TWO jobs. But as long as you're happy...
Here's a thought: DOUBLE the price of your art. That will give you more time (maybe) and same income.
Posted by: smays | May 03, 2008 at 09:32 PM