My Vistage Members don’t get out of a 1-2-1 without me asking
- Did you get exercise?
- Are you eating well?
- Did you get some creative time?
They expect it, they anticipate it and they really do want to be asked. Part of business coaching focuses on those things we know how to do, but have trouble getting to. So, having to report out to your coach drives at least a feeble effort and sometimes life changing efforts around commitments.
Today, I was skiing by myself, so I had lots of time to think (creative time). The weather and my schedule synced up so that I could enjoy a beautiful bluebird day in Mammoth. I got on the lift as it opened and got to ski first tracks back to Canyon Lodge. The word that most describes how I felt was joy. Not just that moment, but off and on all day.
We don’t often get unscheduled creative time, so my Members have to block out time for it. Do they do it enough? It is in that time that ideas and joy can pop out. Do you give yourself permission to do the activities that bring you joy?
Do you remember what used to bring you joy? Are you so focused on crossing things off your list that you have forgotten? For some people it is playing a great video game, dinner with dear friends, golf, or tennis or skiing or spiritual time. Maybe, what used to bring joy has lost its luster. Find something that works now.
And, finally, take care of what you feed the machine. If your energy is lost, and you don’t feel well, you won’t be at your best. I sat outside the Mill and had a peanut butter sandwich on Golden Raisin Fennel Seed Bread. It was so simple and tasted so good.
Practice something healthy and joyful this week. If you have trouble making the time, just tell yourself that your coach made you do it.