We hear so much about wellbeing, keeping in our circle of influence/concern and just general advice on how to organise a better life/mind to get the maximum out of life. Whether this is to do with work or pleasure, you can guarantee there is a book on the subject. I am currently reading 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. The book was recommended to me by my tutor.
I have never really taken much of this very seriously until now. It is almost like I am catching up with a modern way of thinking. Opening your mind to this is very hard at 52, but the world has changed since I left school in 1983.
What have I started doing? It seems obvious, but I have started thinking about organising my work and personal time. I will plan my day and make sure that I stick to it. This in itself is great because at the end of the day I am proud to have completed the task. It also makes sure that I have time with my wife and my little girl.
I am also teased quite a lot by my friends about the amount of holidays I take, but this is one of my biggest pleasures. I am currently in Slovakia writing this, having just returned from a trip to the mountains- A great way of clearing the mind.
Take time out, it will make all the difference to your life. I just wished that I had learnt this many years ago.