Michelle's Musings
Dear Friends,
I recently took a business trip/vacation
to Ireland. I have never been
out of the country and it has been
about 5 years or more since I actually
took a vacation. I tried to keep
connected with my team through the
internet but there were so many problems
that I let them know they were on their
own and hoped for the best. Everything
worked out beautifully...my team
R-O-C-K-S!
It was actually really nice to be
so unplugged. I spent a lot of
time thinking, walking, and sightseeing. When
I came back home, I was tired from
the jet lag, but I also found a wellspring
of peace and clarity that I did not
have before I left.
Before I left I was so stressed out
about my life and the direction of
my business. Now, I feel revitalized
and ready to take my business back
to basics and move forward in a much
more simplified and stress-free way.
So, the lesson I learned from this
experience is that I won't let
myself get burned out to the point
of exhaustion again. I will also
take at least two weeks of vacation
(totally unplugged) for personal pleasure
in addition to keeping my weekends
as sacred time for family and friends.
How do you unplug and de-stress when
everything starts piling up? I'd
really like to know.
Take care and I wish you all much
peace and happiness in your life's
journey.
With Gratitude,
Michelle Ulrich
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