This is becoming our Friday routine. Did you anticipate it?
As we come to the end of this first month on our Intentional Leadership journey, will you spend some time in reflection of the work you’ve done over the past week and consider how it’s going?
Are you ahead of me this week and already have your weekend thought out?
How much rest do you need this weekend?
How much – and what kind of – activity do you need?
Who can you spend time with that will encourage, nurture, stimulate, support you?
Who needs some of your time and attention?
What do you need to do for yourself this weekend — to relax, refresh, reflect, reinvigorate?
What do you need to do to prepare yourself for a great start to next week, preparing for Monday?
As is my norm, I don’t have the time scheduled, but have a few things I know I need to attend to:
I need to get more sleep this weekend than I have been.
I will spend time reading, playing, and doing homework with my son.
I will read at least an hour of something fun and an hour of something on growth.
I will spend at least two hours working through curriculum in the John Maxwell Online University and at least two hours on business accounting.
I will call my parents. I will respond to some personal emails. I will handwrite a couple of letters — one to a mentor and one to an old roommate (I confess to not completing this task last weekend).
And I will prepare for Monday…as we all know, Monday is going to arrive; it always does. I know I feel better when I’ve given some thought to how I want it to be.
Again, what thought are you giving to things you have planned or need to prepare for or complete in the coming months?
On Monday, we will begin month two of our Intentional Leadership Journey, and our focus will shift from Vision to Relationships.
Remember, success comes from taking steps and doing work each and every day, consistently over time. You’ll see the benefits of your efforts if you are persistent and consistent.
Have a great weekend, and I’ll “see” you on Monday!
