Enjoying A Stressful Life

Can I enjoy my life even when I’m stressed? 

This month I produced 4 videos. 9 shoot days, 20+ talent, 10+ locations. I’m still doing it actually. I’m headed out to Joshua Tree later today for a camping scene. Needless to say, it’s been pretty stressful. 

For me, stress has been the opposite of enjoyment. An ideal evening to me to is having a few friends over, making some pizzas, and chatting late into the evening. Moments like that create a rich life for me. 

But when I’m physically gone and mentally preoccupied, I’ve started to wonder: can I enjoy my life even when I’m stressed? 

If this month was at a normal capacity, I probably would have answered, “no.” I probably would have done what I could to get back to those quiet evenings with friends. But since the workload doesn’t allow that this month, I’ve been searching for enjoyment amidst the stress. 

I’m coming to believe that I can enjoy my life, even while it’s stressful. There are so many small moments in the middle that create good days. No amount of work can keep me from enjoying a deep breath through the nose, or a cold glass of water, or a good album. I can enjoy my life in stress. I can find these little moments.