European Custom Could Boost Your Success!

How To Create More Life-Work Balance

A delicious iced tea, a crystal clear pool, and a juicy novel to read... these are just a few of the things I hope you are making time for this summer. The last summer months (especially as we move into August) tend to have a more relaxed pace.

Have you noticed that business moves along as usual, but in August, we often need to adjust to each other's vacation schedules?

Last year I took most of the month of August OFF!

One of my clients joked with me and asked me with a chuckle, "Are you French, Diana?"

He was, of course, was referring to the European custom of closing down their businesses for 3-4 weeks in late summer. The Europeans have integrated this practice of taking a long break from routine/work with great success.

Come fall, they are ready to work again with a renewed energy and vigor. I think there are tremendous benefits and wisdom to be found in this European custom.

Although you may not completely "close up shop" the last few weeks of summer, you may want to consider allowing more free time for relaxation, fun, and camaraderie.

An amazing phenomenon occurs when we "clear the decks" and usher in some breathing room into our lives.

Magically, our creativity and enthusiasm return!

The benefits to taking some time off are so obvious, yet we often fail to acknowledge how much good it does us to take a break from our workaholic tendencies.

Be honest. Are you stressed out, overworked and feeling haggard?

This isn't the way you want to show up in the world is it? Take charge of your Blackberry/Daytimer TODAY!

Schedule in some down-time, clearing the space for it on your calendar.

My coaching challenge to you?

Take a long weekend trip or, better yet, take that long overdue vacation.

It just may be the "shot in the arm" your business and personal life need!