European Custom Could Boost Your Success!
Posted by MyChoices on 01/16/08 in Self Improvement
A delicious Iced Tea, a crystal clear pool, and a juicy novel to read…these are just a few things that I hope that you are making time for this summer.
The last summer months (especially as we move into August) tend to have a more relaxed pace.
Have you noticed that business moves along as usual, but in August, we often need to adjust to each other’s vacation schedules?
Last year I took most of the month of August OFF!
One of my clients joked with me and asked me with a chuckle, “Are you French, Diana?”
He, of course, was referring to the European custom of closing down business for 3-4 weeks in late summer. The Europeans have integrated this practice by taking a long break from routine/work with great success.
Come Fall, they are ready to work again with a renewed energy and vigor.
I think there is tremendous benefit and wisdom to this European custom.
Although you may not completely “close up shop” the last few weeks of summer, you may want to consider allowing more free time for relaxation, fun and camaraderie.
An amazing phenomena occurs when we ‘clear the decks” and usher in some breathing room into our lives.
Magically, our creativity and enthusiasm return!
The benefits to taking some time off are so obvious, yet we often fail to acknowledge how much good it does us to take a break from our workaholic tendencies.
Be honest. Are you stressed out, overworked and feeling haggard?
This isn’t the way you want to show up in the world is it?
Take charge of your Blackberry/Daytimer TODAY!
Schedule in some downtime, clearing the space for it on your calendar.
My coaching challenge to you?
Take a long weekend trip or better yet, take that long overdue vacation.
It just may be the “shot in the arm” your business and personal life need!
Success Coach and Speaker, Diana Long, is the Founder of the Life Design Institute. Diana can help you transform your dreams into reality and give you the shortcuts to success with her variety of life-changing programs and products.
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