One of the overlooked and most pernicious effects of being overburdened is the way it shrinks the world around you, narrowing your vision to just what’s in front of you and your horizon to just what’s next.

There are some who are clearly well-served by this situation (Tim Gurner merely said it out loud).

If you’re not one of them, here’s a tip:

Switch context.  Put yourself in a different place.  Even if it’s only for an hour.  It doesn’t have to be a restful place, just different.  The idea is to broaden your horizon, take in new stimuli, get your brain out of the rut it’s in.

And if you employ people, encourage them to do it too.  Do it with them.  Sometimes the discipline you need is to step away from the business and do something else instead.

Daring will follow though.

 

I’m switching context for the next few days, to refresh my body and my brain.   I’ll be back next Monday.

Take care.