I started writing this post while lying in a hammock outside Chattanooga as I was looking up at the leaves enjoying what was left of the fall colors in late November. It was a cool, crisp morning on the last day of a casual trip with few awesome guys. A true adventure; the trip was full of action, good food and lots of laughs!<\/p>\n
In the professional world, I consider myself a hard-charger. I\u2019m always involved in something new and progressing on some type of challenge. I am always exploring different concepts, learning new technology and researching new investments. I\u2019m always signing up for something new and taking on new commitments.<\/p>\n
Recently, I’ve noticed something has been off. I found that I was becoming less motivated and less productive. Items on my to do list kept getting bumped down each day. It was an\u00a0odd experience for\u00a0procrastination to take such a priority. Even more, I had less drive to change it.<\/p>\n
Becoming aware that the lack of motivation was a problem; I started to think back to the last time I was most productive, inspired and ready to take action. Then it hit me. It was when I returned from my last big trip.<\/p>\n
That was the AH-HA moment! The answer was so obvious. I needed a break. Things were becoming too bland and I needed a jolt to my life. That’s when I planned a trip with a few buddies, which led to an early fall morning enjoying the view of colorful leaves from my hammock!<\/p>\n
See, I want to live a BIG life. I want to make an impact on the world, give to charity, inspire others and leave a legacy. Yet to live a big life, one must grow to handle the responsibility of a BIG lifestyle. The constant drive, goal setting, accountability, networking, presentations.. it all\u00a0becomes a burden at times.<\/p>\n
One can\u2019t just push forward without a periodic break to recharge. We need a\u00a0REAL mental break to keep a big life going. I’ve realized that this type of break is often in the form of a trip, an escape, or best referenced as a “mini-break!”<\/p>\n
A mini break\u00a0is not quite a vacation, but it is definitely a selfish, no responsibility small break from the normal day-to-day routine. It is a great reminder to enjoy life, even when you are in grind mode! A mini break will help boost creativity, allow opportunity to find focus and re-energize.<\/p>\n
You can create your own version of a mini break. However, I recommend a mini break follow these characteristics:<\/p>\n
From this point on, I will be be purposeful with my mini breaks by scheduling every 3-4 months. This is the timeframe\u00a0when I start to get overwhelmed and productivity starts to slack.<\/p>\n
What do you do to recharge?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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