Time Out for Success

It seems so often that we are “human Doings” instead of human beings! I truly believe that taking time out-getting away from the things you DO to nurture who you ARE is critical to achieve success.

What do you do to take time out? Do you have a daily ritual?

 

Ann Evanston, MA, has been named by About.com as one of the Top Six Marketing Consultants, Feb 2011, and recognized in the Huffington Post for her unique approach in using Facebook to increase profits though giving. In October 2008 Ann created the Social Networking Coaching Club, a forum where you get personalized support to learn how to “discover your REAL edge” and make more online in less time with integrity.

 

  • http://funandfit.org Alexandrafunfit

    I do have a daily ritual. First, I wake up and nag my kids for a while. That amuses me for a while, but eventually they wake up too, and notice. What I do is write, edit and teach fitness, so what I do to relax is go to the store and buy senses of humor whenever they're on sale, which isn't often so I don't have good jokes usually until the end of the month. And exercise is my job, but it still counts, as I LOVE it. But to truly get my brain away from myself (and why would anyone want to do that?) I read other blogs, especially ones like this that make me stop for a minute and breathe, yet also give me a chance to heckle Ann! So, how do YOU get away from it all?

  • http://louiseedington.wordpress.com Louise Edington

    Going to the gym is my main one and taking time out for family days, trips and seeing friends. I find all that essential but do find it hard to switch off sometimes. I think neither I nor my family wouldn't be happy at all if I didn't take time out.

  • http://louiseedington.wordpress.com Louise Edington

    Going to the gym is my main one and taking time out for family days, trips and seeing friends. I find all that essential but do find it hard to switch off sometimes. I think neither I nor my family wouldn't be happy at all if I didn't take time out.

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    People are amazed that i can actually walk away from the computer and the phone for two days and cook, garden drink Champagne with my honey- woot!

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    I think creativity is so critical for success and you are right @ireneturner sometimes people think working more achieves success- creativity increases success! Love it!

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    The highest compliment from you Tambra- thank you!

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    I have found Lee that my ability to walk away from it all (3 days this weekend) helps my success tremendously!

  • http://www.warrior-preneur.com Ann Evanston

    It's interesting too- because no one ever says on their death bed: “dang I didn't get those dishes done!” :)

  • http://watsons-unleashed.com Kate

    This is such an important message. Thanks, Ann! When I moved my business to Silicon Valley, all I did was work-work-work and I completely burned out in the process. I'm now taking some time away from my business to travel, but my husband and I find that, even now, it's easy to let the little to-dos of life interfere with our relaxation and enjoyment. We must actively take time out to read for pleasure, practice yoga and enjoy the sights.

  • ireneturner

    Absolutely true Ann. It's one of the reasons I stepped off the tread mill and moved here to the west coast. And, yes, because I am more balanced now my creativity has increased and I am happier and more balanced. My daily ritual is to meditate every morning and to take a walk in nature everyday. After that, time with my husband, family, friends and grandbaby are crucial to my peace of mind.
    Great reminder Ann, thank you

  • http://tambraharck.com/ Tambra Harck

    Thanks, Ann, for sharing this essential message! You know I am an advocate for BEING, and that time out, play time, soul time, feed our sense of Well-Being… which makes us even better at the doing we want to contribute through our work. You are a great messenger for clear business practices in this changing world!

  • http://www.designforsite.com Lee

    Anne, how ironic. Today I was just discussing this exact topic with my business coach about how sometimes a labor of love becomes a “love of labor” when driven entrepreneurs can't take time out of taking care of everyone else to take care of themselves. Enthusiastic momentum becomes a tedious drag.

    Thanks for this message. It helps bring home the point.

  • http://www.sendoutcards.com/shiebing Sharon Hiebing

    I totally agree Ann. I get up at 4:15a.m. every day so I can work out. Because of that I go to be quite early, therefore, I choose not do do night meetings, appointments or networking events, and I don't feel guilty about it. I love my weekend hikes as well since it's a great time to reflect and be at peace. And every month I treat myself to a massage and pedicure. All these things help me stay balanced.

    Sharon Hiebing
    Creating Wealth through Caring & Connecting
    http://www.wealthships.com

  • http://www.tanyaboggsphotography.com Tanya Boggs

    Great reminder! Sometimes I think we can forget to take time for ourselves and get swept up by the “TO DO's” and the stress of it all. Yoga is one of the ways I enjoy some down time. Cooking dinner, walking the dog. It's usually just the simple things that rejuvenate me. Thanks Ann!