Summer Time

Managing our time during the summer months can be a bit of a challenge. Mentally vacation mode is upon us and sometimes there is nothing we can do. Our body and mind scream to have a break from the routine.

It is important that we don't lose momentum with the things we are focusing on in our lives just because suddenly it is vacation time. You probably wonder why I am even discussing this.

Sometimes, we revert back to our school days mentality that hey, whatever we have been giving our time to come June we abandon all consideration of what we are pursuing. This might be useful for a week or two or a long weekend, but we need to be careful it doesn't become an entire summer.

Often we are pursuing a new job, or focusing on personal growth, or developing a new interest or refining how we approach our lives.. don't allow your process to become mush now that summer has arrived.

Perhaps, during the summer back off on the more difficult tasks or issues you are addressing. Go slower, focus on one or two tasks per day or per week. Whatever the compromise is come September you will be much more satisfied with how your life choices are shaping up. If you abandon everything then in the Fall you will hardly know what you were working towards.

So, I encourage you now to take this first weekend of June to develop a plan of how you will stay the course while incorporating well deserved vacation time.

Sincerely,
Mary Catherine George
LifeChoices Coach