With colder temperatures here, and already signs of snow, I am more than ready to sit on the beach, read some books, and get some sun … and, the great thing is that I am actually doing it!
This week, my husband and I are in Riviera Maya, Mexico.
Is it the best time to take off? Probably not. But, if you don’t take/make time for yourself, you won’t get it.
I encourage anyone reading this to block out some time for yourself, and your family over the upcoming holidays – and, in general year round.
Personally, my motto is: “Work hard and play hard.” I know that this won’t work for everyone.
But, consider this -- when a study was done interviewing people over 65 (no, I’m not there, yet), and researchers asked, “What would you do differently in your life?” … The resounding response was, “I would have taken more risks. I would spend more time with my family. I’d take time to stop and ask the big questions.”
As I sip my margaritas in the warm sun this week, and follow this "advice," I will think collectively of anyone reading this, and offer a toast to you!
Showing posts with label reflection. Show all posts
Showing posts with label reflection. Show all posts
Monday, December 8, 2008
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
It's a Time for Business & Personal Reflection
I just got back from attending the National Speakers Association Board of Directors meeting and fall conference in Scottsdale, AZ.
Usually I come back feeling overwhelmed with a list of things “to do.”
This time, however, I feel different. Instead of just “doing,” I am now thinking, “Why do?”
It’s so easy to get caught up in the newest and coolest approaches. Remember TQM? Six Sigma? EI?
All good programs and initiatives, yet they only will be worthwhile if it gives you the results YOU need.
Now I look at blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn, Second Life, etc. -- all of which I’ve been active in -- and ask myself first, “What is the relevancy to my business?”
I still need to figure this out by fine-tuning my approach and involvement, then deciding what to do, how to do it, and what the priorities should be.
How about you? Do you take time to reflect and think before taking action?
Speaking of reflection, Thanksgiving is a good time to step back and think about -- and fully appreciate -- all that you have, and, most of all, the people in your life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Usually I come back feeling overwhelmed with a list of things “to do.”
This time, however, I feel different. Instead of just “doing,” I am now thinking, “Why do?”
It’s so easy to get caught up in the newest and coolest approaches. Remember TQM? Six Sigma? EI?
All good programs and initiatives, yet they only will be worthwhile if it gives you the results YOU need.
Now I look at blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn, Second Life, etc. -- all of which I’ve been active in -- and ask myself first, “What is the relevancy to my business?”
I still need to figure this out by fine-tuning my approach and involvement, then deciding what to do, how to do it, and what the priorities should be.
How about you? Do you take time to reflect and think before taking action?
Speaking of reflection, Thanksgiving is a good time to step back and think about -- and fully appreciate -- all that you have, and, most of all, the people in your life.
Happy Thanksgiving!
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