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This is a great time to celebrate springtime in the northern hemisphere.
And it makes me realize that I tend to accumulate stress over time. Lots of actions to take, decisions to make … so maybe it’s time to take a fresh look.
That’s what weekends and holidays are for, right?
Read the rest of this entry »This is a great time to get your mind away from the craziness.
Sure, not for everybody. If you’re in retail, it’s likely things are still intense. Or maybe you’re connected to year-end activities.
Nonetheless, there’s always the need to step back and let your body and mind heal from all the stress. If not now, then hopefully soon.
Read the rest of this entry »You’ve been cranking away for YEARS now. It never seems to end.
So when are you taking time to bring back your energy, your passion, your soul? Are you instead spending half the weekend worrying about work or vegging out in front of TV or social media?
That’s not rejuvenation. A renewal means stepping away for long enough that it makes a deep difference.
Read the rest of this entry »I’m moving into a more relaxed time as the summer heats up and things slow down because it seems everybody’s on vacation.
Of course, the time of relaxation might be different for you. If you’re in an outdoor-related industry, perhaps things are getting super busy right now.
(It was very strange when we lived in the southern hemisphere, as the natural seasons were reversed. It was something else to experience Christmas in the middle of summer!)
Read the rest of this entry »For some of us, things are slowing down. For others, it’s a crazy time of year. Hopefully you’ll have a chance for things to settle, perhaps in January or after April 15th or during next summer.
The point is that we all need a break from the intensity of work.
And not just the weekends. Those are very necessary and vital, but aren’t sufficient. What we need is the chance to REALLY check out of our work. For a week or two or three.
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SOME DAYS YOU WONDER if it’s even worth getting out of bed.
Yes, frustration happens. Customer problems. Employee problems. Inventory screwups. The bank called. That lovely notice from the IRS.
This kind of stuff can send you into a serious tailspin. For weeks.
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