in the moment

Welcome to life balance. Over the coming months I will post examples of where I have sought out activities beyond work that have contributed to my well being and hence my effectiveness as a leader.  Put another way, you can only be at your best for others if you look after yourself first.

How often have you sat in a meeting when all you can think about is the phone call you desperately need to make to meet a personal deadline?  Would it perhaps be better to be late to the meeting having made the call?  Would you then be better placed to give everyone your complete attention?  Well I for one believe and know the answer to be yes.  You have probably heard the phrase from life coaches - being in the moment.  This is at the core of being the very best you can be.

We can apply this to all walks of life. We have all spoken to someone only to find they are “somewhere else”.  Annoying isn’t it?  You probably choose to engage a more lively individual in your interesting conversation as a result.  If we can direct more of our attention towards those around us then surely we will get more out of life?

In the mountains I am surrounded by outstanding scenery and walking with exciting new friends.  Every time I feel myself contemplating events in the past or future I challenge myself to be arriving at a conclusion that betters me.  If there is no conclusion to be found I quickly return the inspirational sights and sounds around me.

What if we could do that every day?