Balance from the Beach
While vacationing with my family on the beach this week, I learned some valuable lessons. I struggle with work-life balance, and even forcing myself to vacation is a struggle. I am always going, thinking, or planning and it is difficult to turn off my mind (and my email). However, this vacation has taught me some balance from the beach. 1. Breathe in the Breeze Take the time to shut everything off, close your eyes and just breathe. Smell the air, clear your mind, and focus on the present. Quieting your mind, being still and supplying your mind with fresh oxygen can be stimulating, invigorating and relaxing at the same time. 2. Avoid the Jellyfish When you swim where Jellyfish live, you might get stung if you are not looking. So, keep your eyes open to see when the electrifying tentacles of negativity start to creep up on you in the waves. Sometimes you will get stung, but that is a lesson to be more proactive in avoiding those beautiful, yet, painful creatures. It