Maybe I am spoiled maybe I’m not but these are luxuries I get to enjoy because of the choices I made. I work for myself as Life Coach. I have the flexibility to schedule clients according to my schedule and availability. When I first decided to become a Life Coach I made a promise to myself that I would not work on Fridays. For most of my adult life I wished that the workweek would be reduced to four days per week. My wish came true but only for a short time when I became a coach. I work Sundays - Sunday is family and teen coaching day - I’m okay with this choice for now.
Yesterday was ‘Me’ day. The weather was gray and rainy, not conducive for a walk in the park or much of anything in nature. I typically meander to High Park. I stayed home all day yesterday instead. The only time I left the house was to go to the gym first thing in the morning and the rest of the day I worked on my new idea, and wrote a few articles.
Can I ask you a question? Do you consider “work” work if you are passionate about what you do?
I don’t think it is work. I enjoy writing. A few people in my life believe that when I write I am working because I write about a specific subject matter, LIFE. I learned the art of journal writing a few years ago and I recommend it to all my clients. I also learned through journaling that my writing skills were horrible, and my grammar was worse. I don’t remember learning grammar in elementary school. I remember learning how to spell, how to add and subtract, but I have no recollection of ever learning proper grammar. So I use Morning Java With Life Coach Bruno LoGreco to share my thoughts and views on life, but also to improve my writing skills.
So, YES… I am writing about what I am passionate about - LIFE, but I’m also improving my writing skills along the way. And, because journal writing is a form of meditation, a method for you become one with self, I chose to spend my “Me” day writing and becoming one with my own thoughts. Even though I was writing about a specific subject matter, writing is very relaxing and soothing.
Do you have ‘Me’ time?
3 comments:
You're right to stress breaks, Bruno, working with people directly or indirectly, it makes a lot of difference getting away from the psychological impact close contact can create in order to 're-set' mentally. Guess introverts and extroverts recharge differently - we find getting right away for a day really kick starts us.
Suspect good grammar in English is learned more by reading widely than from textbooks because its such a complex language in use.
I'm intrigued by what you say about journaling - though think there's a need for balance in going over 'problems'.
Sounds good being in a position where you love what you do as work!
It depends on your definition of 'work'.
I make a living doing what I love. I am compensated for it well and it pleases me.
If it feels like 'work' to me, I don't stay long. It would never, uh, work out for me.
Experts recommend regular writing and reading above your 'comfort zone' to improve skills. What I mean by the comfort zone, read a book you know will challenge you, like Crime and Punishment or Shakespeare. Both unlock potential in your brain. There are, of course, plenty of modern day authors that will crank the gears in your head as well. A book store employee or librarian could help you find those.
Ah "me" time. I spend too much "me" time on the computer and it ends up draining, rather than refreshing, me. I'm trying to break away from the lure of the computer more and take time doing other things I love. It's not easy.
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