Been a while...

Lots going on... isn't that what we all say? Too busy. Not enough downtime. And, without fail, something always suffers...

We all truly need to find that balance. Enough rest, enough work, and plenty of play! Because, after all... all work and no play makes each and every one of us... no fun to be around! (If you don't believe me... just ask your family!)

With that said... I am hoping everyone had a wonderful, safe and happy July 4th Holiday! Time to recoup, rest up, enjoy family and friends and recharge those batteries that have been running on close to nothing for far too long!

The summer is a tough time for business. Lots of folks we deal with are on vacation. We lose motivation with the warmer weather and the need to BE on vacation! I get it. I get it... but don't forget... we always have to be marketing ourselves... even when we are ON vacation! We always have to be the face of our businesses... to everyone we meet. Now, that is not to say that we need to shove ourselves down the throat of everyone at your local Supermarket Deli counter... however, remain aware of conversation and potentially where conversations may take us... And yes, it is as if we are "on" a lot of the time... but if we are truly doing what we love... than there is not much effort!

Brings me to another very important point... are you doing what you love? BIG question... HUGE!

Some soul searching is involved with this one... how many of us truly love what we do? Who dreads going to bed Sunday night knowing when you wake up Monday morning... oye...

Ahhh... the dreaded Monday morning blues... Maybe, just maybe it's time to talk to someone folks! And yes, I know... the economy still sucks and we can't just job hop from one to the next to the next! I KNOW! But hey... we need to work for a very long time, and it would behoove us to actually not mind going to that said job! hmmm??? Am I right??? You know I am right!

Career Counselors, Life Coaches... there are variations that will take you down similar roads... a road that leads you to be true to yourself. A road that you can be happy, you can still support yourself (and a family) and you have enough energy left over for fun. It is a must. We will all self-combust if we continue down this road (and you know what road I am referring to!) And those of you on it... You know who you are... Need to make the choice to help yourself before you sabotage everything you have worked so hard for...

Something to think about as you sip that umbrella'd cocktail at the beach that you are so longing for... A little soul searching, a whole lot of truth and voila! Presto, Bammo... a future you may just enjoy...

Mary-Anne DiBlasio
Be Well Life Caoching
Western Mass Wellness Center