So what is next?

Many of us are driven by our desire to do more/better/faster. So we often take up jobs that provide us with a challenge to be conquered and then precede to the next one and we fill our days toiling away completely absorbed at the task at hand.

As a consequence we get ‘tunnel-vision’ as we have laser beam focus on what is next. We forget to be totally present in the moment as our energies are thinking ahead of those future obstacles/tasks. Here are some ideas or suggestions to do just that... Enjoy the moment:

1. Be mindful of what you are doing, keep your thoughts right there in the now
2. If you find yourself wondering about the next step/task then be aware you are doing this and refocus on where you are
3. Take time out to not plan! Close your diary/outlook calendar and relinquish some of the control!
4. Instead of completing your entire TO DO LIST in record time, take a breather mid point and not feel guilty
5. Involve others in some of your tasks, this will build rapport and make you feel part of a team
6. Remember there is always tomorrow so balance yourself in your day.

When you are an achiever you have high standards, it is normal and balanced to take time out to enjoy the fruits of your labour. So include some celebration time too. After all you need to reward yourself for having such determination and perseverance. So take a bow.