This is the reason for being the best that you can be....
It IS Alright to WALK Sometimes! This morning as I was running along Towne Lake here in Austin, (I am here with my husband on business) I found myself feeling guilty because I simply needed to walk some today. Why do I feel guilty? I am outside and moving my body and that should be enough right?
As most of us in the business world know, we are a competitive group. We are constantly on the go and literally find ourselves running around most of the time. Does all of this running really get us ahead? I contemplated this as I gave myself permission to "walk" today,
When I slowed down, I was able to enjoy the view of the lake, was able to take in the little things such as a cool bug crawling along the path, waving to the kayaks on the lake and focusing on the simple act of just being alive in the moment.
What if I incorporated this strategy into my business? If I were to slow down a bit, would I have more time to focus on the little details of my business? Of course I would! I know for a fact that if I gave myself permission to quit "running" through my day, I would be more organized, more focused and much more detailed.
I will give myself the green light to "slow" down a bit. The frenetic pace I find myself in most of the time can become non-productive and ultimately destructive. My challenge to each of you is to evaluate where you are right now. Are you "running" around and missing the big picture? Do you need to give yourself permission to "slow down"?
Life is precious. I certainly don't want to "miss" another second of truly "living". Will you slow down and find a new appreciation for the "slower"" pace? See you on the trail ~ WALKING! :)
Paula L. Hamilton ~ Broker/Director
Copyright 2010 Paula Hamilton
Nancy, In this market, that is such sound advice....wish I could make myself follow it more! I, too, need to slow down! It's a rush, rush, rush...full of deals with problems, problems, problems.....and with texting, email and a phone tied to me....I don't take the time to escape!
That is an amazing analogy, and also walking is better for you than running, you run to long your putting yourself at higher risk of doing more damage to your body than good, the same with your business, rush through your business to much your at risk of doing more damage than good.
Great advice Nancy, we all need to slow down a bit and enjoy what life has to offer.
Thanks for the reminder, I keep telling myself: I need to do more fishing and less work:) ROTFLOL thanks!!!