 Taking time to do nothing often brings everything into perspective. Doe Zantamata by Skip Cohen It's Sunday morning, and as I said to Sheila, "I have no idea what to write about," it dawned on me that having nothing to write about was the perfect topic. Like any small business owner, there are times when I simply have no agenda and nothing in particular I need to do. As I got older, being busy every waking minute became a badge of accomplishment. I remember talking with one of my favorite people in the industry, Julieanne Kost at Adobe, who, when asked once to be involved in a new project, simply said, "I'm sorry, but I'm out of bandwidth." Today's one of those days when I've got a lot on my mind, but nothing requires any deeper, more complex thoughts than bacon or sausage with breakfast! In fact, Sheila and I are going to go out for breakfast and then hit the nursery to check out plants for the butterfly garden. Just the anticipation of a relaxing, do-nothing day is clearing my head and setting the stage for projects I want to accomplish in the week ahead. It's March 2 already, and Spring is in the air. It's the perfect time to kick back and chill. I'm not wasting time; I'm using it to recharge my battery and do a little light planning for what I want to accomplish next. Take time to do what makes your soul happy. Unknown Self-care means giving yourself permission to pause. Cecilia Tran I've written a lot over the years about recognizing burnout BEFORE it knocks on your door. One way to ensure Burnout loses your address is to take breaks that combine doing nothing and savoring time with the people you love the most. It sounds so simple, yet it's one of the most missed activities we allow ourselves to enjoy - doing nothing! Wishing everybody a day ahead that allows you to appreciate having an "empty plate." Take the time to relax and appreciate the hard work you've done to learn to step away from the stress of business...and life. Enjoy the silence, even if it's just in your head. Take the time to smell the roses! Don't forget those eleven-second hugs with the people most important to you that I always write about. Remember to give yourself a hug, along with a big pat on the back for everything you're working to accomplish. Happy Sunday...or Monday on the other side of the world.
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3/2/2025 12:24:37 pm
Spring is not quite in the air yet in Scotland but doing some recreative nothing in nature (though well bundled-up) is definitely worthwhile. Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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