This episode of Side of the Mic: Striving & Developing is another Commuter Chronicles reflection, a real-time check-in from a very full day. And yes, the name fits: SoBizze… so busy. But this episode isn’t about glorifying busyness, it’s about understanding it.

I talk about what “busy” actually looks like across different parts of life: academically, professionally, and personally. From doctoral work and time-sensitive tasks to student support, to creative collaborations, the schedule is full. But being busy isn’t automatically a bad thing. The real question is: are you managing your time, or is your time managing you?

I share how I’m learning to get in front of deadlines instead of always reacting to them, while also acknowledging that progress is still progress. Some tasks are done, some are in motion, and some are waiting their turn. That’s real life, not perfect productivity, but intentional movement.

One highlight I’m excited about is my collaboration with the campus housing department. We’re building creative, student-centered workshops, including an upcoming series called “Adulting Unlocked.” It’s focused on the real-life skills students wish they had learned earlier, the conversations about life after the dorms, after graduation, and beyond the classroom.

I also talk about leveling up the podcast itself, testing microphones, improving sound quality, and getting more comfortable behind the mic. I may not have started as smoothly as I wanted, but I’m improving with every episode. Growth over hesitation. Progress over perfection.

There’s also a conversation about personal capacity, knowing my plate is bigger than most, while recognizing that not everyone has the same bandwidth. Too many tabs open affects anyone. Busyness without awareness leads to burnout; busyness with boundaries leads to growth.

If you’re in a busy season, this episode is your reminder: delegate, when possible, say no when needed, and give yourself the time required to move through it. Once you reach the other side, you can recalibrate your time, energy, and mental space at your own pace.

This episode is a snapshot of motion, responsibility, and learning how to carry it all without losing yourself in the process.

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