TGIF. Thank Goodness It’s Friday…the end of the work week. Except this week, I was on vacation Monday through Wednesday. As I am writing this, it is currently Friday, and I’m charging ahead with work deliverables.
Giving yourself time to Replenish provides time to “refuel the tank.” However, the American “To Do” list hinders our willingness to take this “time off.” Yet, that “time off” will make the next “time on” more productive, enjoyable and effective. People Replenish in their own personal ways – reading a book, playing with family, traveling, sleeping, going to a spa, etc.
Reflect is closely related to Replenish. With information overload today (meetings, email, voicemails, tweets, IM’s), we have neglected to provide time to Reflect on the previous meeting, the previous information shared, and the relationship with a co-worker, family member, customer. People need time to Reflect – as this allows time to process, think, address, create, innovate – and then act.
Do you take time to Replenish and Reflect?
