If your social circle is anything like ours, then you’ve noticed that a growing number of people have recently gotten more into the “Zen Trend.” You might be hearing more about “vibes” and “letting go” (and, of course, astrology signs). While sound baths and guided meditation might not be right for every personality or lifestyle, we’d like to propose a compromise that can also serve you professionally: a summer dedicated to “going with the flow.”
A few benefits of trying this out—just for a few months—include:
- Learning that the world won’t burn down if you relax (a little)
- Reconnecting with your true priorities
- Getting more done (yes really) by turning your focus inward
Ideas for carrying it out might involve:
- Leaving more of your schedule flexible—even if it means making a few cancellations and carving out dedicated “break periods” where it’s possible to openly think, “What now?”
- Saying “yes” to things you might have turned down (whether it’s a lunch meetup, a professional opportunity, or just an idea for a project)
- Unplugging (completely!) for a dedicated time period each day, or even each week
And we’ll be honest, the payoffs might not be the same for everyone. But we’re giving it a try.
As an agency based in South Florida, we’ll be mentally channeling the waves, wind chimes, and a light breeze, even during the hours we need to be at our desks. And if all we accomplish is breathing a little deeper and dropping our shoulders while we churn out another set of emails, maybe our contentment will carry through in our correspondence and make work that much more productive for the rest of the week…until it’s time to unplug and hit the beach.
Reach out to share your ideas and success stories with us!
