John S. Gordon - Business and Personal Coach

"You have the greatness and the power. I just help you turn on the switch."

MARVELOUS MONDAYS

January 25, 2016 - Issue 366

Creative Hibernation

Dear ,

Welcome to Issue 366. The mission of "Marvelous Mondays" is to offer an inspirational thought, a practical exercise, some humor, or a simple tip to jump-start your week and to enhance your life, business, outlook or relationships.

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Hibernation

Hibernation is a survival strategy designed to conserve energy when conditions are harsh. While people do not typically hibernate, slowing down, sleeping more and demanding less from ourselves can lead us to be more inward and reflective.

Creativity

Here are are few creative things we can do as we hibernate or we are shut in:

1. Reading for pleasure or personal growth

2. Warming ourselves in front of a fire

3. Doing yoga

4. Trying a new soup recipe

5. Getting back to the piano, guitar, painting, or some other hobby

Exercise

This week I invite you to reflect on the following:

1. What would you want to do given the opportunity to hibernate?

2. What creative solution would you use if the weather prevented you from your normal routine?

3. How can you benefit from shutting down internally?

"Colder weather gets me excited not to leave the house."

JOHN'S BIO

John has owned several businesses and is an attorney who has practiced in the business and estate areas. In addition, he coaches business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, professionals, speech makers and presenters. He also coaches persons who are determined to accelerate their careers and leadership skills or who are considering a career move or retirement. John uses coaching as a tool in his leadership and business results based consulting. He is also a life coach.

**John is currently accepting a few new coaching clients.**