Gerry Reid's Professional Development Tip
Making Time for Myself
by Steve Harris, Guest Contributor
I've been trying something new. Making Time for Myself.
I'm currently involved in a lot of new program development work in relation to a complete revamp of my company's new employee training program . . . I'm extremely busy, very focused, and working at an extremely fast pace for long hours. For the past two weeks . . . I've been making a forced effort to break away at lunch (I have worked through my lunch period for the past ten years . . . so a real attitude change for me) and go for a fast two mile walk (get's my blood pumping).
I find I can clear my head, reduce my stress, and actually come back and be more creatively efficient in the afternoon. My work output has doubled over the past two weeks, and I have more energy for when the work day's done, when REAL life begins.
I have never been one to do lunchtime exercise . . . but by making time for myself, I feel better about me, and can relate better with my peers. I'm even more productive at work (what a concept). I find I don't even hesitate now . . . every day I make time for a fast walk. You ought to try steppin' out . . . keeps the brain cells clean. - Steve.
Thank you, Steve!
[Personal footnote: For more than 10 years, I have known Steve Harris as a student, teacher, song-writer, businessman, client, tour guide, professional advisor and personal friend.
Steve is one of those rare people who is exactly who he is all the time. That may sound silly, but what I mean is that Steve doesn't change a single thing about his sincerity, caring or friendliness as the situation changes. Whether I'm drinking a beer with him and talking about music and personal dreams, or negotiating how my services can be used in his company, he remains the same: no facade, no games, just Steve. He's a colorful song-writer, family-man and competent technologist, all in one.
Steve's also a writer and philosopher, having been one of the first to contribute his thoughts regarding a professional development "Tip of the Week."
A personal note to you. - Yes, YOU, the person reading this! - How about sending me your ideas for a Professional Development "Tip of the Week?" Don't worry about whether you write well enough or have the proper grammar, just send me the concept. Together we'll make your idea clear to next week's readers.
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