This week is going to be filled with pampering, loving actions toward myself! This will include reading a book I want to read for fun – not knowledge, buying a fairly expensive camera I've wanted for over 4 years, and scheduling artistic time a couple hours a week.I have recently signed up for several programs, groups and organizations inside and outside of work–including, but no limited to:
- Toastmasters - to improve my speaking and leadership skills
- B-School - to work on a side-business idea I have
- Natural Areas Academy - Workshops, field trips and volunteer work related to the natural world
- United Way Co-Chair - Selected at work to co-chair the annual United Way campaign
- Self Smarts - Coaching program at work
- TCWN Program Committee - Women's network that brings educational programs specific to women at work
These are programs I've wanted to be a part of for awhile or recently stumbled upon and fell in love with. Each one takes a significant amount of time, energy and dedication to participate. My time is split between b-school homework, reading a book a week for this blog, writing speeches for Toastmasters, driving an hour away to complete programs for the Natural Areas Academy, and meeting virtually with amazing women from across the world to discuss our business ideas. Add writing a book and trying to still have a social life and there's not much time left to just be me and enjoy my own company.This week I will schedule time into my busy life to think of nothing but the awesome activity I choose to do - whether that be a massage, reading for pleasure, taking a walk around my favorite waterfall or just taking time to lotion my body on a regular basis. This time is crucial for my sanity and I need to ensure it is upheld.Goals
- Schedule a massage
- Read a book for sheer pleasure
- Plan and schedule 3 travel trips for this year
- Buy the Canon Camera I've wanted for over 4 years
The following quote reminds me to be proactive with my choices.
"A life of reaction is a life of slavery, intellectually and spiritually. One must fight for a life of action, not reaction."- Rita Mae Brown
The best way for me to live a life of action instead of reaction is to ensure I am not neglecting to have fun and take time to relax and recharge. Achieving my goals this week will help me to live fully in the moment of action I've chosen.