I've been traveling a lot more than usual this year -- to conferences, for business retreats, scouting locations for my next workshop, a whole myriad of things.
And just last week I was in Chicago for a leadership workshop (it's about constant learning and evolution) when I realized that I hadn't finished a project that's been on my list for longer than necessary.
I came home, ready to get the project done. I'd set aside the time, got fresh flowers for my desk and went through my routine to get "in the zone".
5 minutes, 10, 30, and hour...zone never achieved.
So rather than work on other projects when I really wanted to get this one done, I called a girlfriend, booked a flight and am now writing to you from sunny Charleston, South Carolina -- with said project 90% done and plenty of time catching up on her farmer's porch.
As much as I adore my home and my home office, sometimes it pays to just "go away".
Take a few minutes to recognize what might be holding you back and whether a brief change of scenery may be just the thing you're needing. :-)
Sandra, you're absolutely right. And I also find the opposite is true -- when you've got a lot of little projects that need wrapping up, there's nothing like booking a trip to get you in the mood to finish them off before leaving town, taking a holiday, etc.
Posted by: Katy Nims | August 01, 2009 at 05:16 PM
Sandy that is amazing. I had an unfinished project sitting on my desk for months (no pressing deadline, just one of those marketing enhancements that can lost in the shuffle when crises arise).Something big shifted in my attitude and suddenly I was able to focus and get it done. It had a little to do with getting out and a lot to do with putting my head back into a good place.
Nothing like the same old same old to keep stagnation alive! We always need to stay on top of that culprit.
Here's a link to what happened to me, I think it's a good complement to your story!
http://vivavisibilityblog.com/attitude-adjustment-in-a-crisis/
That would be cool if you picked up a South Carolina accent while you're away...
:-)
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy Marmolejo | August 03, 2009 at 10:04 AM