We grow faster, when we grow quiet
You don't want to see a personal photo on this topic :)
I have been under the weather the past few days with flu, sore throat, headaches and so on. Not a pretty sight. Starting to recover today.
This led to a lot of time for reflection - time to grow quiet. Both while I lay on the couch watching mindless daytime TV and while watching the fabulous History channel during sleepless nights.
I realized the value of downtime and this forced quiet time gave me opportunity to think when I normally don't have time during my hectic schedule. It gave me an opportunity to cement my priorities for 2008 and realize how much I want to reach certain goals in 2008. Here is my foundational phrase for this experience:
"We grow faster when we grow quiet".
When last did you take a morning, afternoon, or - gasp!! - a whole day, to grow quiet and reflect on the value of your goals, the the value each goal will bring for you? Are you satisfied in your soul that reaching these goals is what you want for 2008? Or are you too busy (like I usually am) to stop chasing the daily routines and make time for reflection?
You can start the process by asking questions. What will it feel like if I reach this goal? How much time and money will it cost to reach this goal? Where else could I invest this time and money? Which would I rather do - goal 1 or goal 2, if I had to decide. You are sure to come out of your quiet time with a clearer picture of what you want, perhaps with stronger conviction to reach your goals than ever before. I was able to select one personal goal for Q1, and realize that if I reach only this one goal in Q1 (the first quarter of 2008), then I am totally successful for Q1.
Can you find the single goal that you believe will indicate success for you in Q1?
I have been under the weather the past few days with flu, sore throat, headaches and so on. Not a pretty sight. Starting to recover today.
This led to a lot of time for reflection - time to grow quiet. Both while I lay on the couch watching mindless daytime TV and while watching the fabulous History channel during sleepless nights.
I realized the value of downtime and this forced quiet time gave me opportunity to think when I normally don't have time during my hectic schedule. It gave me an opportunity to cement my priorities for 2008 and realize how much I want to reach certain goals in 2008. Here is my foundational phrase for this experience:
"We grow faster when we grow quiet".
When last did you take a morning, afternoon, or - gasp!! - a whole day, to grow quiet and reflect on the value of your goals, the the value each goal will bring for you? Are you satisfied in your soul that reaching these goals is what you want for 2008? Or are you too busy (like I usually am) to stop chasing the daily routines and make time for reflection?
You can start the process by asking questions. What will it feel like if I reach this goal? How much time and money will it cost to reach this goal? Where else could I invest this time and money? Which would I rather do - goal 1 or goal 2, if I had to decide. You are sure to come out of your quiet time with a clearer picture of what you want, perhaps with stronger conviction to reach your goals than ever before. I was able to select one personal goal for Q1, and realize that if I reach only this one goal in Q1 (the first quarter of 2008), then I am totally successful for Q1.
Can you find the single goal that you believe will indicate success for you in Q1?
Labels: Thought of the day, Work/Life balance
posted by Wayne Botha @ 8:24 AM
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