How I beat overwhelm: I said no to social events and my friendships grew deeper
Briefly

Scheduling far in advance robbed me of the opportunity to enjoy myself. I made plans without considering my energy levels and emotional state.
In Norwich, nearly everyone I know lives within a half-hour walk, allowing me to rediscover the joy of spontaneity without a packed calendar.
Moving from London to Norwich helped me break my habit of overcommitting. I learned that I preferred a free-flowing approach to spending my time.
Arriving at social occasions felt like a work meeting, made worse by my often flustered and distracted state due to tight schedules.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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