Time out....!

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Good day everyone.

I want to take my own advice this week and take a time-out.

When we were young, I am sure that many of us were ordered a Time-out, or nap, by our parents.
Perhaps we misbehaved, or were acting like wimpy kiddy baby whiners!

The time-out didn't seem to serve any real purpose, or so we thought at the time.
Even though the time-out wasn't too long, from a lifetime perspective, it had a desired outcome.
Usually, we came back and decided to be nice, and were more mellow, and less whiny.

It's amazing what 20-30 minutes can do to a grouchy kid..!

As adults, we don't get summoned to a Time-out anymore, but sometimes we should.

It is so common in today's fast-paced and hectic world, that we don't take a time-out.  (Not that we should go in a corner, but simply take a real time-out.) Some people are pros at this.  It can be a stroll in your neighbourhood, or a short vacation.  It can do many things for you....all of which are good.

My good friend Eden, said to me one time, "Mike, when the going gets tough, it's time for a vacation."
(Looking forward to the Harley ride in a few weeks Eden!)

I have the three R's for my time-out.  (this is when I apply it to a short vacation, as is the case for me this week...Yahoo!) 

The first R is of course Rest.  When the stress levels and demands subside for a few days, you get to Rest, and actually feel rested.  What a concept!

The second R stands for Relax.  This may include not having any structure, focus, or agenda, other than to relax.   Kind of a "don't worry, be happy" angle to life.

The third R is about Re-focus for me.  This is after ample rest and relaxation.  You now have a new perspective on the road ahead.  It could be for the next month, or next year.....depends on how often you take vacations.

This quote, seemed to apply for this week's Blog.
“We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we’ve established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and comfort to our sleep.”   -Earl Nightingale

I look forward to coming back in a week, rested, relaxed,  and re-focused on the road ahead.

Have a great week everyone....................I definitely plan on!!!

"Helping you to the next level"