Just about a year ago, I posted this in its original form. I’ve updated it a smidge for today’s post. It’s one of those things we ALL need to be reminded of occasionally.
When was the last time you…
…shot for yourself?
…turned OFF your cellphone?
…didn’t check your email for more than 24 hours?
…turned off your computer?
…took a vacation?
…took a 7-day+ vacation without bringing work?
…took a break without the kids?
…hugged your kid(s) for no reason?
…shot something in a completely different way than normal (for you)?
…read a novel?
…took a long walk in nature?
…shot film?
…delivered images to a client in person?
…sent a handwritten “thank you” note?
…meditated?
…watched a classic movie like Casablanca?
…danced?
…danced alone just because the music compelled you to shake your thang?
…sang?
…spent more than 30 minutes eating dinner?
…made dinner?
…made dinner from scratch?
…didn’t watch TV for 24 hours (or more)?
…didn’t use the ‘net for 24 hours (or more)?
…went on a picnic?
…told your assistant s/he did a great job?
…told your significant other you love her/him?
…gave your significant other a gift for no reason?
…participated in a group art project?
…wrote a short story or poem?
…ate a real breakfast, sitting down?
…got 30 minutes of exercise, regularly, for more than a week?
…lit candles?
…had great sex?
…went to an art museum/gallery?
…went to a science museum?
…listened to classical music?
…volunteered?
…read a book out loud?
…went to a play/musical?
…let someone else drive while you looked out the window?
…took a train or a boat?
…went to group meditation or church or temple or mosque?
…forgave someone?
…admitted you were wrong?
…taught students of any kind?
…smiled for no apparent reason?
…wore a costume?
…threw a party?
…met someone new (not connected to work)?
…kayaked, canoed, rode a horse, rode a bike, did something outside and unpowered?
…really listened to someone telling you something you didn’t want to hear?
…tried anything “risky”?
…”fired” a crappy client?
…raised your prices?
If you have to think about it, it’s been too long. All of these things will help your business because all of these things are good for your health, physically, mentally, and/or spiritually. Try to do at least a couple of them regularly–some work great every day.