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Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

Mack Collier — Fri, 11 May 2007 13:31:38 -0000

Great post and great reminder that we all need to back away from the clients and the blogging. Both will take all the time we have, if we let them ;)

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

mack — Fri, 11 May 2007 13:30:40 -0000

Great post and great reminder that we all need to back away from the clients and the blogging. Both will take all the time we have, if we let them ;)

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

Lisa Solomon — Thu, 10 May 2007 21:00:35 -0000

During the late spring, summer and fall, I go mushroom hunting on the weekends with my mycology club. It's great to be among friends and get to walk in the woods at the same time.

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

Ed Grimes — Mon, 07 May 2007 15:35:43 -0000

As a restaurant operator, I schedule time off in the morning to work out or read or just relax and reflect a bit. It's my little bit of sane time before the afternoon gets zany.

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

Rick Patrick — Mon, 07 May 2007 14:00:38 -0000

Fortunately, my home backs onto a fairly large lake. I make time each day to put my kayak into the water and 'toodle' around the lake. Smooth water means gliding around, just letting my mind wander; rougher conditions mean focusing on the relationship between me, the kayak and the water... haven't solved any of the world's problems yet, but it's always a refreshing, renewing experience.

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

ducttape — Sun, 06 May 2007 12:03:59 -0000

Dave - Go start that blog - great event in Cleveland.

Sue - Dogs will never let you take yourself too seriously.

Bob - there really is something about getting out from behind the desk and teaching real folks.

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

Sue — Sun, 06 May 2007 07:00:33 -0000

I have two big dogs, who have to be walked for an hour or two every day. Because I don't have any option BUT to walk the dogs, I'm forced to take the time out and walk through the beautiful woodland near here... very good for the soul.

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

ducttape — Fri, 04 May 2007 15:44:21 -0000

Looks like this topic struck a nerve - I know I wrote it on an airplane thinking I could use a good hike.

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

Michael — Fri, 04 May 2007 13:43:21 -0000

There is actually a physiological brain condition similar to ADD caused by too much intensely focused attention. It's commonly known as "burn out" but it has been scientifically proven to exist. Some think (and have some supporting evidence) that the only cure is time outdoors, in nature. Based on my own experiences, I agree that time outdoors is the best way to reset the brain.

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

Jeff Brown — Fri, 04 May 2007 13:25:20 -0000

You'd think after over 35 years I'd have learned this lesson once and for all. :) Thanks for my sanity trips this summer to Fenway, Yankee Stadium, and Wrigley Field!

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

bob — Fri, 04 May 2007 11:59:44 -0000

I go to seminars and educational events for a break from the daily grind. This has been a great experience.

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

Dave Fraze — Fri, 04 May 2007 11:34:29 -0000

Thanks for the great e-marketing seminar in Clevelan!
It was better than I ever could have expected, and will start a Blog this weekend!

Dave

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

Bill Byrne — Fri, 04 May 2007 10:47:40 -0000

I try to break off 1.5 hours a day to either hit the gym or surf when "normal" people are working. It's still not empty at either, but I get some room and unless there's a massive deadline (in which case I won't go to either), I can just continue when I come back to the office.

Re: Don't Forget What Feeds the Soul Too

Yvonne Rayburn — Fri, 04 May 2007 09:38:23 -0000

What a great post! I think we all get so caught up in what we have to get done at the office (and come on, we are all overloaded most of the time whether we have our own business or not. You are just doing things to benefit your own goals not someone else's!). Taking time to recharge and completely disconnect...no laptop or cellphone, for even a few hours really does help you be more productive. Thanks for the reminder!