Create Space
I just went for a long walk. I wanted to try out the recent advice of a seasoned leader. She said, “One thing I have learned as a leader is that, I need my space”. As we talked, she explained that created space allowed her to do more than just “think”. She told me that this allowed her to look at the issue from another perspective. She said that creating space made her more strategic and ultimately more effective in making decisions. She said stepping back to reset was not necessarily a natural or easy thing. However, she realized that being an effective leader in her home and at work, meant having the discipline to create space.
So, I went for a long walk to try out her concept of creating of space. I found that it allowed me to process, think, renew, refocus, and plan. Not bad for one walk. We all know the importance of “slowing down” or not “burning out”. What we fail to see is that creating space is a proactive discipline that requires just as high a priority as all the things we allow to clutter our lives.
Don’t listen to me, try it for yourself. Plan an intentional block of time away from everything (including our technology addiction). Use the time to settle your mind, your heart and soul. Don’t have any expectations of the time, just be in the moment. I would love to know how it turns out for you.
Choose to create space in your life and you will make a difference.
Larry
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