Happy New Year 2018! Slow Down!
Focus on BEING! Carey Fisher said it well when she quipped, “These days even instant gratification is too slow.” What is the answer we hear so much when we ask “how are you?” “Busy” is the response. Is it the new four letter word? We are all about getting things done. Often this results in our lives having disconnected relationships, reduced time for self-care, and careless eating. “Busy” can crowd out any time we have to stop to consider if we are living on purpose and according to our highest values. For 2018, here’s a challenge: What if the focus this year is more on BEING than doing? What if we all build in more SLOW DOWN TIME to our days? The data are clear that slowing down actually results in better production on tasks, more fulfilled lives and better relationships. So my challenge to you is to evaluate your life. Find where the hurry and the busy are crowding out the important, and then ma...