Feature Article
Take Time to Rejuvenate
Yourself
E. Carol Webster, Ph.D.
Copyright © 2010
Summer is a great time to rejuvenate yourself. Businesses are working
harder than ever with fewer staff and resources, so be sure that you are
fortified for the increased stresses and challenges. Gain strength from
your support network and from life’s pleasures that bring you joy. Take
advantage of the slower pace that many companies experience in the summer so you feel ready when the new pace kicks in in the
Fall.
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Enjoy Time with Your
Family |
Family reunions and other gatherings of friends and family abound in the
summer, so enjoy them all. The pat on the back here, the kiss on the cheek
there, all provide nurturance and refueling. They validate you and the hard
work you’re doing year round and signal the message that, no matter
what, you’re loved and belong to a family who is there for you. Enjoy that
support and relish the attention they heap upon you during these uplifting
family times.
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Rediscover Your Hobbies |
The busy pace of the year often prevents enjoyment of favorite hobbies.
During the summer, use the downtime to dust off these activities and allow
yourself to have some fun! Even if they are activities you do by yourself,
this is fine. They warm your soul and bring you joy. This is what makes them
rejuvenating for you. And if you’ve never gotten around to developing any
recreational interests or hobbies, this is a great time for you to start. It
helps you to manage stress and generally brings you pleasure and
satisfaction with your life.
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Be A Bum |
It’s essential for you to be productive when you’re at work, but the breaks
you get to take during the summer are time for you to chill and do nothing.
Bum around. Lounge by the pool. Get extra sleep. You need to rejuvenate
yourself so that you’re ready to face the new business cycle, so enjoy your
down time fully. Don’t feel the need to “go somewhere good” or “do something” during every minute of this time. It’s okay to have “no purpose” and to
simply enjoy lazing around to refuel.
Welcome the summer as a time to rejuvenate yourself. Connect with family and
friends you haven’t had time to enjoy, and rediscover those activities that
bring you joy but that you never have time to savor because of your hectic
pace. This will provide you with nurturance and will fortify you for the
business cycle ahead. You’ll feel ready to face the new challenges that
await you because of the time you’ve taken to take care of yourself.
