PAT ALTVATER Get Back To The Fun Elite Experts Network AFP Marketing PatAltvater.com Think back to when you were a kid - to the things that got you really jazzed and excited. For me, it was learning and playing new games, water fun like sailing, skiing and swimming, reading, and hiking in nature. What about you? During the year of 2022, how many times did you say, “I’d love to ___ BUT I can’t because I’m too busy.” I said that way too often. The truth is we’re really saying that we haven’t made that activity enough of a priority in our life. Or that we feel guilty about having fun. Could that be it? If you are like me and most other entrepreneurs, work is our default setting unless we have something else scheduled. I’ve realized that I have been settling for enjoying life only when I can squeeze it in between all my business busy-ness. All work and no fun, hasn’t energized me. So I’ve decided that for 2023 I am going to put fun activities and adventures to look forward to on my calendar and protect them like I would any other appointment. As JimLoehr andTonySchwartz say in their book ThePower of Full Engagement, “The richer and deeper the source of emotional recovery, the more we refill our reserves and the more resilient we become.” One important way emotional recovery comes is from having fun! So when you’re feeling burned out or when you’re trying to break free of the all work and no play syndrome, schedule some fun in your life. Let me know how it’s going for you. Wishing you a fabulous 2023. I hope that the articles in this month’s issue will inspire and motivate you. Don’t forget to take advantage of the links to connect further with our contributors.
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