The Symptoms and Cures of Disorder

Busyness and idleness are actually two symptoms of the same problem: disorder.

In our cluttered times, nothing is more common than frazzled people hurrying and hastening their way through life. It is as if all the "time-saving" devices of our technological revolution have conspired to steal away the very thing they promise to deliver.

Idleness may appear to be the opposite of 'busyness.' It is not. It is actually disorder without the action. It is either laziness, faithlessness, discouragement, or lethargy that is to blame. All of these, it can be seen, are the result of disorder.

Disorder is a dangerous disease that either clutters our actions (producing 'busyness') or solidifies our hesitations (producing idleness). It results from our lack of focus about priorities and a failure of purpose to provide a compelling vision and its resultant concentrated action. Disorder is always wasteful, and in the end, is wasteful of our most precious commodity; time.

The opposite of busyness is productivity. The opposite of idleness is restoration.

Productivity is the gain in endeavor produced by constructive action, aligned toward a worthy goal, and accomplished through progressive compounding.

Restoration, which can be dissembled into 'rest'-oration, is the reconstruction of frayed nerves and eroded energies which replenishes the performer and enables him or her to make another run up the proverbial hill.

So how can we avoid the pitfalls of busyness on one side and idleness on the other? By getting clear on our priorities, setting compelling goals, scheduling our time accordingly, and taking stock of our progress on a regular basis. We need to know what it is that refreshes our spirit. For some, this requires solitude, for others, reading a good book.

There are no correct answers for everyone, because each of us is wired differently. This is why it is important to know one's self and understand which activities are restorative to our energies and drive. Scheduling time for these moments of rest is not wasted, but is rather invested. As Stephen Covey says, sustained high performance is not possible without taking time to 'sharpen the sword.'

Busyness is avoided not only by ample periods of restoration, but through clear scheduling of priorities and learning the discipline of focus. By learning to focus upon "What's important next," performers can avoid the mindless scurry most overwhelmed people exhibit.

Remember, success is up to you. Learn the discipline of avoiding busyness and idleness by maintaining order in your life. You alone are the steward of your life and how it was lived. Spend wisely.

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How to Screen For an Eating Disorder With 5 Simple Questions (The SCOFF Test)

How can you tell if you or a friend might have an eating disorder? British researchers have devised a simple five-question test, which indicates if you have a problem. Simply answer yes, or no to these questions:

1. Do you make yourself Sick because you feel uncomfortably full?

2. Do you worry you have lost Control over how much you eat?

3. Have you recently lost Over fourteen pounds in a 3 month period?*

4. Do you believe yourself to be Fat when others say you are too thin?

5. Would you say that Food dominates your life?

This simple five-question test is known as the SCOFF questionnaire. Each of these letter represents one of five key questions: Sick, Control, Over*, Fat, and Food. Note the original "O" represented the British weight measurement, one-stone, which is equivalent to 14 pounds. The original question was, "Have you recently lost more than One stone in a 3 month period?, which I translated to "Over 14 pounds."

The SCOFF screening tool was developed by researchers at St. George's Hospital Medical School in London and the link to the free full text of this study is below in the Links and Resources section (Morgan et al).

If you answered "yes" to any two or more of these questions indicates that you likely have an eating disorder. Eating disorders are complex and life-threatening. Early detection helps you get better, sooner, and with fewer complications.

Links and Resources

Academy for Eating Disorders (AED). AED is the international source for state-of-the-art information and whose members compromise multidisciplinary professionals from around the world.
Morgan JF, Reid F, and Lacey JH. The SCOFF questionnaire: assessment of a new screening tool for eating disorders. BMJ 1999;319:1467-1468
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA). This organization supports individuals and families, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care

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