relationships. Find a hobby that you enjoy
and can get you off work mode - golf,
hiking, etc.
Carve out some time in bite-sized chunks
for social non work relationships. It could
be every quarter, or you could plan an
annual trip with other people you have
interests with or get out of your comfort
zone and travel with people you don’t
know at least once a year. Just make sure
you put it on the calendar, or it will never
get done.
Start Saying “No”
I know it’s hard to say “no.” If you’re a
people pleaser, you always want to tell
people “yes.” But sometimes “no” is the
best thing for not just you but also the
person you’re telling “no” to. Wouldn’t
it be better to be honest so that person
knows you don’t have the time or mental
capacity to get the job done well? Saying
“no” allows them to find someone else who
actually has the time to do high-quality
work.
Have a mentor or coach
Having a mentor or coach can give you a
new perspective. Find a safe space to share
your feelings where no one is judging you
and there’s no agenda for listening to you.
You’re free to be you! Professional support
can help you figure out what’s not working
and also hold you accountable to achieve
the results your desire.
Give Back
Even in the middle of a packed schedule,
there’s nothing quite like giving back.
Contribute to humanity. Give back to your
family, your children, and grandchildren.
Find a cause that’s meaningful to you and
set aside time or money for that cause.
It will help you feel a sense of purpose
and put things into perspective. Choose
to support people who can’t do it for
themselves. I always like to say that God’s
gift is who you are and your gift back to
God is what you make of your life.
Family relationships are
Essential
Don’t forget to create time for the people
in your life. Fostering relationships with
your kids takes time and creation. But I
can tell you that one of the most rewarding
feelings in the world is when my adult
children actually want to hang out with
me. So, schedule time with your kids and
take family vacations when you can.
Schedule Regular Exercise
We all know that our bodies are temples,
but we don’t always prioritize staying
in shape. It takes time, energy, and
commitment to do. It’s hard to wake up
early when all we want to do is sleep!
You need to make exercise a priority for
your health and wellbeing. You don’t have
to devote a ton of time to it, and it doesn’t
have to be super rigorous activity. Just
schedule some time to be active and away
from the computer. I walk around where
we live 2 or 3 times a week. You can swim,
or go to the gym, whatever you fancy, just
choose, schedule it and get it done.
Breathe!
Don’t forget to breathe while you’re
working out! It may sound obvious, but
breathing is said to add oxygen to your
brain and gives you more clarity. So take
time out for deep, cleansing breaths and
relax whenever you feel foggy, disoriented
or angry for any reason. It makes all the
difference!
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