Slow Down, Enjoy... Breathe

I recently accepted a new position within our company. The first two weeks of this change found me running nonstop, working from early in the morning to late at night. I have been reminded during this time that it is so important to live a balanced life. For me, taking time to slow down and enjoy life makes me so much more productive when I am in the office.

One of the ways that I escape is to get on my bike. Riding in a pack of 20-30 riders at speeds of 20-25 miles per hour is an amazaing rush. Pedaling alone on a country road and seeing the Texas wild flowers and cows grazing also brings me to a place of solitude.

I am not sugessting everyone take up biking. That's just one of the things that works for me. What I am saying is this- all work and no play makes Johnny a very dull and unproductive boy.

In today's market, everyone is working harder, trying to positioin themselves in a ways to grow their business and fighting harder to keep the business that they have. In doing so, those who are able to maintain balance in their lives will be more successful.

Take time this week to spend time with friends and family, exercise and stop to enjoy the little things in life. The benefits will be great on more levels than you will realize.