Catching my breath

I often feel like I'm living in a constant state of "catching up" with life. I get all the postings, readings, and studying done for one class, only to realize that I've been ignoring my other three. Or else I find out that the books I just read were for two weeks ago, and I'm still behind. My "to do" list never seems to shorten either, as my focus on schoolwork sometimes obscures my view on the rest of life's obligations. These lists keep my brain organized, but they simultaneously drive me nuts in that I'll never cross off every item. So today, I'm trying to find some perspective, and ignoring the nagging voice in my head telling me to "do something already." I just need to catch my breath before jumping back into the madness.