Get out and do things with other people. We live in a large world and the pleasure of experiencing new people, places, and things provides energy, ideas, and motivation. This also includes going away and hopefully disconnecting. When you do this, you remember how important experience is and it can change or empower your thinking.
If you’re a workaholic, it’s even more important for you to do this. And yes, I mean you should stop checking email from the time you wake up until you go to sleep. Focus on the people you’re with and new experiences. This is when you come up with amazing ideas for the future that won’t come to you when you’re in your ordinary routine.
It is no secret that hard work is required for success. And there are times you must work harder than others and longer hours. Getting ahead does not come easy. But, as important as giving it your all for your career or business, you need down time too. And I don’t mean sleep.
You may be lucky enough to take a big trip. This gets you out of your office and frees you from routine and day-to-day thought patterns. It can allow you to think about your personal and business priorities. Sometimes you need to experience something new outside of your everyday life to have the time and space to think in this manner.
Anyone can do this, and it doesn’t mean we all need to do something crazy or go somewhere far, far away. It could be going to a new restaurant. It can be being a tourist in your hometown – hint for those in the Phoenix area: go to the Musical Instrument Museum or take your children to the Science Center (you will like it too). It can be going to a city in your home state or a nearby state you haven’t visited before for a short or long weekend. I find most places have enough things to do for a three-to-four-day weekend type trip. The point is to branch out and think outside of your usual box.
Don’t put off having new experiences for the future or retirement because that day may never come. Find new experiences that fit within your budget and the time you can make, whether on a Saturday or for a week-long vacation. Doing so will help you to have shared experiences and a chance to think outside your box.
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