"There is more to life than increasing its speed." Gandhi
I love it when people choose to tell the truth over looking good.
For example, when sharing his hobbies on his Linked In account a colleague listed: scuba diving, biking and doing nothing. Instead of a long list of things that make him appear like Super Man he included the truth - that he likes to 'do nothing'.
I can relate. I too like and need to 'do nothing' sometimes.
From the comments I get from friends and clients, I think they think I'm busy and bursting with energy all the time.
The truth is because I take 'do nothing ' breaks, afternoons, days and sometimes entire weekends, when I need them and without guilt, I have what appears to be a lot of energy.
I know a 'do nothing' break is needed when I start feeling overwhelmed, cranky, edgy or just bored. I always try to catch the signs early or it can get really ugly! (Just ask my husband.)
When 'do nothing' time calls I try to find something that'll allow me to put my brain on pause and rest.
Options can include: a nap, a walk with Oscar (my dog and office buddy), writing in my journal on my deck, shopping (when I really don't need a thing) or sometimes reading mystery books and fitness magazines.
My absolute favorite 'do nothing' activity is - don't laugh-
