I've just returned from an inspiring time away with my husband, my parents and his parents to celebrate my father in law's 70th birthday early in November. It was a truely amazing time as we travelled through South Africa with our parents and as a bonus there was a few extra special days for my husband James and I to spend with one of our best friends in Cape Town. While we were away I was reminded daily of the importance of celebrating what you love. This time away and sharing with some of the most important people in my life was something I will never forget. It was more than a holiday, it was a reminder to me that too often we can take for granted those who are most dear to us and forget to let them know how important they are, and an opportunity to re-focus my inner lead-HER-ship from this point forward
I've had such a busy year which has been fabulous, but it's also meant that some of the people and things that I treasure the most have not had as much of my time as they deserve, or that I deserve. Therefore as I approach the final month of 2011 and think about what sort of year I want 2012 to be I see a gift in the time I have just had away as it's made me stop and reflect on what's really important and how I can ensure that what I love is celebrated at every possible moment
I've had such a busy year which has been fabulous, but it's also meant that some of the people and things that I treasure the most have not had as much of my time as they deserve, or that I deserve. Therefore as I approach the final month of 2011 and think about what sort of year I want 2012 to be I see a gift in the time I have just had away as it's made me stop and reflect on what's really important and how I can ensure that what I love is celebrated at every possible moment
Here's the 3 biggest lessons I learnt from this time away;
1. I always have a choice about how I use my time
One of the many reasons I went into business was to be able to work a schedule that fitted my needs best. At time's it's been easy to achieve and at other's I've found it a struggle to maintain the balance I know is essential to my being the best I can be for my clients, my peers, my family, my friends and most importantly myself. The lesson I learnt by taking time out is that when it comes to creating the balance I crave, I always have a choice about how I use my time
1. I always have a choice about how I use my time
One of the many reasons I went into business was to be able to work a schedule that fitted my needs best. At time's it's been easy to achieve and at other's I've found it a struggle to maintain the balance I know is essential to my being the best I can be for my clients, my peers, my family, my friends and most importantly myself. The lesson I learnt by taking time out is that when it comes to creating the balance I crave, I always have a choice about how I use my time