I used to be the same way. I'd get up at the crack of dawn and hit the ground running. I could do more work in and hour than most people did in an afternoon. Since I was so good at getting things accomplished people would always ask me for help.

The other day I was trying to identify exactly when things changed. I couldn't name the time so I guess it was a gradual thing. I get frustrated with myself as well as other people. I expect them to work at the same rate I used to.

One of the good things is that I found I used to do things I didn't want to do because people expected me to do them. They don't have that expectation of me anymore so they don't ask. If they do, they do not feel bad if I say no. It leaves me more time for me.

Yesterday I spend about an hour planting seeds in my hanging baskets and planters in the yard. I was by myself taking my time and thoroughly enjoyed it. Slowing down has its benefits.