In Busy Times, Make Your Choices Count

I’ve had a very event-full May so far, personally and professionally, and the rest of the spring is shaping up nicely, too, I am pleased to say. On the heels of two major speaking engagements with the RCMP and Dept of Tourism, Culture and Recreation, I have three more slated for the next couple of weeks. Also, on May 19th I celebrated my big 4-0 with friends and family. Time sure does fly when you’re Embracing Your Potential!!

At times like these, I am faced with the reality that there ARE only so many hours in the day and, therefore I must make careful choices as to how I spend my time. Deliberate intent is one of the pillars of my professional work and I can assure you all that I was tested to my limit this month which so many obligations pulling me this way and that. Keeping my vision of success in mind was paramount to getting through the past several weeks without pulling out my hair, biting my nails, or forgetting to feed my children.

I know that I was being fueled by pure adrenaline as I worked until midnight for about three weeks straight and then celebrated with the same enthusiasm for another full week. Last night, as I helped a friend usher in her 40th birthday in style, and then I hit the wall! Yes, I am speaking figuratively and there was no alcohol involved (this time)! My energy had been waning since Friday morning. I was feeling healthy and happy but just did not have much pep. Considering I have been barely touching the ground for the past month, it is easy to see how I felt like I was having an out-of-body experience. I tried not to judge it and just do whatever I felt like doing. It turns out that it wasn’t much! At my friend’s party, I sat quietly in the corner and smiled and listened… she knew something was up!! And it clearly wasn’t my energy. I enjoyed myself and the company of her friends but, in the end, I knew it was time to go when the 80s music started blaring and I had no interest in dancing. Clearly, I needed a rest!!!

And that is what I have done. My long weekend has been spent relaxing, reading, writing and planning. These are low energy activities to me, but to some, they still constitute work. Well, what can I say? The self-employed don’t get “holidays” and you’ve got to hit while the iron is hot they. I’ve decided to go with the flow and right now, the flow says to be by myself and CREATE.

On the heels of the incredible success of my four-part workshop, I have decided to offer another public workshop in St. John’s; this time, it will be a full-day event on June 19th. In a sudden burst this afternoon, flyers, emails, and invitations were sent out and the website updated. Now I wait. I embrace this ‘down time’ for what it is. I choose to ask, believe and receive (The Secret). Lesson Learned.