Stretch Your Mind: Strategic Life Planning
Viewpoint by Debra Kunz, WCW Columnist
We’ve all had days when we’re in the middle of a project and your brain gets stuck. Your head starts spinning, you keep repeating yourself and the ideas you’ve already had. May be you even start to babble. It can seem as though the creative police decided to regulate how much you are allowed to think in one day.
How do you break the cycle and re-energize?
One of the easiest ways I’ve discovered to start fresh is to take a walk. It sounds simple, even too easy. However, getting out from behind your desk and moving will definitely clear your head. Getting your blood pumping is just the right sort of beginning to change your surroundings. The end result allows your creativity to return.
You may be thinking, “Where would I go?
I’m at work.
Walking without purpose, direction or a plan is unthinkable.”
If that’s your thought – relax. We’re not talking about a complicated route designed to tone your body. It’s a walk to stretch your legs – and more importantly – “stretch your mind”.
Even if you work in an office – take a walk down the hallway. If it’s possible, go outside and walk around in the parking lot. Yes I’ve done it, and yes people will look.
So, perhaps you should ask them to join you. You never know what creative ideas may emerge.
For Further Information
Debra Kunz, MBA, CTC is a speaker, author and consultant on life, change and leadership issues. http://www.linkedin.com/in/debrakunz
