Thinking Time

Crazy busy.

We're just so busy.

Life's been busy.

Never been busier.

I can't get caught up because I'm busier than ever.

Wait a second!

There has been plenty written about busyness and its negative effect on us all. Yet, you and I hear that same old 'busy list' every week.

I find that the posts describing the 'right' self-care, inspirational messages, and leadership effectiveness quotes often tell us things we know we should be doing, but we still find ourselves trapped in an endless cycle of never actually changing our behavior.

Maybe you feel that way too?

A quick story: 

Many years ago I was exploring getting my PhD with my Health System CEO who had his doctorate. His primary point for me was that a PhD was usually a personal achievement, and if that was what I was after I should go for it. However, if I wanted to actually improve my effectiveness in the organization I should instead schedule two hours of thinking time each week  (yes, put it on my calendar.) 

He said the pace of our work lives never actually give us much time to think things through (oh the busyness!)...instead...we're constantly hustling from one meeting to the next without ever really examining all of our options to be the best.

I scheduled the time on my calendar, and quickly dropped the PhD plan. 

How do you slow down and simply think once in a while?

Thanks for being here.

Jay

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