It’s that time a year! Flowers are coming into full bloom. There’s more sunshine, warmer weather, and adorable fuzzy babies. And then, there’s a seasonal illness many of us are likely to catch– Spring Fever! How can you inoculate yourself against less productivity?
Plan with Priorities in Mind
Friend, it’s important to feel alive. Contrary to what most may tell you about planning, I’m diverging from the norm. In the Springtime everything is new again. There’s a renewed hope we carry within, and planning with our priorities in mind is crucial.
Take a quick moment to list what is MOST important to you. On that same list, take a moment to note how much time you actually spend on this priority. Is there a big disconnect? If so, what two decisions can you make to plan with priorities in mind? Just two. It will help you launch forward into the the direction that’s right for you!
As a wellness entrepreneur who works mostly from home, I have a confession to make. Long before Spring was in the air, I knew we were going to have a baby; a four-legged one that is! In years past I regretted not spending more time with other foals as I had wished. So during the Wintertime I decided to make “Slurpie”, our little fuzz ball a priority. I decided to schedule appointments with her, just as I would my own work or a work out.
The second priority I’ve set is training four health coaches to service a hospital whose patients are backing out of serious illness. And guess what? So far, so good! Three have been determined and soon I’ll begin interviewing for a fourth. This particular objective covers many bases for me– the need to contribute, multiple opportunities to help others with their health while empowering others to grow in their business skills. It’s a real win-win and a powerful priority for sure.
I’m sharing my personal choices to demonstrate that two choices can really impact multiple areas of our life. I hope you’ll join me! Obviously all of our priorities differ. It’s planning for them that matters.
Prescription of Play
In my humble opinion, Springtime equals fun. For some reason it always conjures up skipping through fields of wild flowers, playful puppies and pygmy goats, sunglasses, convertibles and delicious smoothies. Ah, the simple pleasures!
Clearly, we don’t need to be told to work harder. Many of us do that already. What we need is permission to play! Seriously, this can help us crack the whip on Spring Fever by getting out and playing for a while. The prescription of “Feel Good” empowers us to be happy, healthy, and balanced.
Take for the example how I actually made spending quality time with Slurpie a priority. This play time requires that I put on courage and trust that I become a better more focused person by allowing myself to enjoy something that brings me overwhelming happiness. It’s true that we’d all rather interact with happy people, isn’t it? Come on! Join the fun.
Ask yourself, “How will I show up by allowing myself to play this Spring?” A better you, yes? And why stop there? Go ahead include all the seasons!
Planting Periods of Productivity
Springtime is also a great time to plant for productivity. Ask yourself, what do you want to create? Better health? A more prolific business? Plan it and plant the seeds. Every single action we choose to take or dismiss produces a harvest. Why now get into production mode when everything is naturally growing and blossoming?
There’s a simple cycle to follow to eradicate Spring Fever. Plan, play and plant. Plan your play and plan what you’re planting for producing the results you desire. My hope is that this Springtime becomes your best yet. May it be the Spring you remember for years to come.
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Chime In!
Tell us, do you ever battle Spring Fever? According to your priorities, what’s your prescription for play? OR what are you planting for that will produce some fulfilling results?
