by BG Jenkins
Sometimes when we’ve been working really hard we need to take a break, and get a new look.
When you feel that you can’t pull another idea, another word, another creative thing from the deep dark recesses of your mind, get a new look.
When you’re in a dry spell and the Sonoran Desert is overtaking you, the hardships of life seem to be pressing in, and when all you want to do is hide, make an effort to look around, and get a new look on your life, and your surroundings.
Today, most of us spend hours on fruitless tasks, unproductive to do lists (these are great if they are working…make sure the things on your lists are productive), and on ineffective prospecting tactics for our businesses, and sometimes you feel the light on our path is growing dim. You have to find a way to bring back that creative juice to get you on your feet.
Get a new look…
Balance is everything, so make an effort to bring balance into your life.
Try these six “r’s” for starters to bring the magic back…
Rest
Sometimes just taking a break will help. Get away from your work for a bit and rest. Do something you love to do. Take a nap. Take a walk. Go see a movie. Play with your kids. ”All work and no play makes for a dull boy/girl.”
Rejoice
Be thankful for what you already have, and congratulate yourself on the progress already made. Sometimes we are harder on ourselves than others are. Those perfectionist tendencies really can drain your creative flow. Lighten up. Rejoice over the things you have in life.
Reinvigorate
Exercise is an excellent benefit for building mental and physical strength. (Note to self…exercise is an excellent benefit…) Sometimes we feel that we don’t have time to exercise because of all of the daily living that we do, but this is necessary for maintaining health. Along with exercise comes nutrition. We want to feed our bodies good things. Reinvigorate your energy with exercise and nutrition.
Revive
Revive your passion. Passion is what keeps you motivated and working through on those projects that can drag you down. Reach down inside of you and find a way to pull it out!
Renew
Reading is a great way to renew your mind and get a new look on perspectives. Choose authors that uplift and motivate your ideas, and views on life in general. When we have dry spells looking at things from someone else’s view can change how we see ourselves and our situations.
Revamp
Revamp your strategies to make sure they are working. You want to be productive in everything you do. If you aren’t making progress then revamp your strategies.
So, get a new look and appreciate the beauty that can come from a dry spell.
BG Jenkins
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About bgjenkins
BG is a wife, mother of 2, grandmother of 1, and a former realtor living in South Texas. Her current ventures are in the area of affiliate marketing, writing and most of all, spending time with her family.
Thanks for
your note that it’s ok
to take a brake.
I’m still working 7 days a week
Hi Dan, I think we forget when we are working so hard that we need to rest. We all want to move forward, but if we incapacitated from lack of rest…we aren’t benefiting anyone.
I used to try to move forward 24 hours a day, but you get burned out like that and end up doing more damage than good. It is good to take breaks and have a scheduled time that your are going to work on business. I find that if I work two hours a day it is better to make it two separate hours so you don’t hurt your business
Hi Kody, I like that idea! Thanks for sharing it.
“Refreshing” post
You are so right. Working harder or more does not always produce more or better results. Thanks for the great tips.
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Thanks so much for commenting, Denise. I appreciate it.
Some good points here. I have found myself working harder not smarter on many occasions. Thanks for the pointers.
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Thanks so much, Ken. I appreciate you stopping by.
Thanks for sharing these 6 r’s BG. I think all of them play an important role and sometimes taking a break is a lot more effective than constantly working and working your brain. Even though they are all important, I believe ‘rest’ and ‘revigorate’ are the top 2.
Thanks again.
Saqib Khan
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Well, as you see I spelled something wrong…so thanks for commenting. I agree that sometimes…we just need a break.
BG,
Awesome Post- Thank You Very much for sharing!
All your “R’s’ are Spot on and Vital for Everyone!
I spell “Reinvigorate” B-I-C-Y-C-L-E …… especially
outside in the fresh air and sunshine !!! It keeps
many things in balance for me ! And helps with
My Creativity!
Savor Your Day,
Tom
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Hi Tom, that’s so funny. I just watched today the video of you, Jordon Schultz and Adam Chandler biking. I hope you had a great time! Thanks for commenting!
Hey BG,
Its strange that home business entrepreneurs we work endless and forget to take a well due break – step back so that we are able to review and relax. Thanks for reminding us here!
Elizabeth recently posted..Home Business : What Is Viral Marketing?
Hi Elizabeth, I know, we can be gluttons for punishment at times. Thanks for commenting.
Balance is everything BG, Thank you for sharing. Sometimes it takes changing your environment for a few days to refresh your mind and reenergise your body. Awesome! Warmest Regards Shirley
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I agree, Shirley. Thanks so much for commenting. All the best.
Perfect, I’ve been going through that too. Sunday rainy afternoons are perfect for rest and refocusing. Thanks for your tips!
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Thanks so much, Alecia. I appreciate your input.
Hi BG, I totally agree. When the creative juices run dry its best to take a breather. This revives it all so you can perform even better. You definitely have to know when to stretch yourself and when to take a break. Awesome post & thanks for sharing!
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Hi Angela,
Thanks so much for commenting. At times when we’re overworked with not enough rest, it can put us in dire straights.