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Pause
You have navigated your way through the Thanksgiving holiday. whether you celebrated or not, we are all caught up in the pace. There are deadlines at work, school activities and if you work in retail the rush to keep the shelves stocked. If you are not careful you can run the clock only to realize that you are in the last quarter of 2022. So this is the perfect time to set a pause button on the many things that need to get done. Catch your breath and indulge is some well-deserved self-care.
Do something fun with friends and family or just do you! There is so much going on that you can enjoy at this time of year. The possibilities are endless. You can take in a Broadway show, go see the tree or just simply hang out and laugh with others. It can be as simple and as fun as you like. Even a nice walk can be a great way to recharge or curl up with a good book. It is about “You” at this moment and making the most of your well-deserved pause. It can be for a few hours, a day or even a weekend. It is whatever you need to bounce back ready to continue.
Reset
Your appointed pause is over (smile), hopefully, you are now able to get back on track. It is important that you reset to a pace that is more realistic and manageable. The pace should be adjusted to you and not your environment. The pause should have allowed you to catch your breath and prioritize what is important and what is not. The months ahead (Nov/Dec) are filled with so many things that need our attention that our pace seems to be totally driven by external sources. Know your pace and know when you are moving beyond that.
Reset Reminders- (Just in case you forget)
- Every invite does not have to be a yes
- Everyone is not entitled to a gift (coworkers, teachers, etc.) choose wisely it can become costly
- You don’t have to be the designated have it at your home person this year
- Simply just stop by and show your face at after work social gatherings and it is okay to not stay long
- Control your time and money by setting the rules in advance
Move
After you have taken that well needed Pause and Reset. You have recharged and set your priorities. The next thing is to just simply move. This time you will have adjusted your pace to determine your moves. The months of November and December always seem to go by quickly. Before you know it we are crossing over into another year. May this pause, reset and move help to navigate you through the next few weeks so that you will not only finish the year strong but step into the next year ready to see what lies ahead! Until next time readers, don’t forget to pause, reset and move your way through the busyness of the season, remembering that you set the pace.
