Bay of Plenty Business News January/February 2017

20 BAY OF PLENTY BUSINESS NEWS January/February 2017
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For many of us returning to work means
the end of the space simplicity and fun we
had on holiday. But does this really need to
be so?
By ANNMARIE COULSON
I
believe that with a new
intention we can create a
holiday feel to everyday
life. To get your creative juices
flowing I will share some
ideas my clients and I are
experimenting with.
Reduce technology
One of the joys of camping
is getting away from intrusive
and addictive technology, so
continue this by creating a
daily technology-free time. At
the very least turn the phone
and TV off during dinner and
enjoy connecting with your
family, savouring the food,
and eating dinner in peace.
Schedule white space
It is such an energising gift
to know that you will always
get some daily “me time”,
where nothing is booked or
planned. Use the waiting time
around kids’ activities to read,
walk or listen to music. Take
a small detour on the way
home from work and spend
time by the river or park to
unwind before domestic bedlam
begins. Make the hour
before bedtime spacious and
do something to unwind and
relax, so that you fall asleep
easily. Find a way to nourish
your senses every day. E.g.
absorb a view, listen to uplifting
music, or savour a piece
of quality chocolate or a cup
of tea. None of these activities
take very long but they really
replenish your energy.
Get out in nature
Enjoy the summer weather,
by eating outside, it doesn’t
take any longer, but it makes
you feel in a holiday mood.
Leave the office at lunchtime
and lie under a tree and watch
the clouds or insects in the
grass. In the evenings, watch
the sunset, play tennis, potter
in the garden or walk around
the block. In the weekends
explore river walks or gullies
on foot or bike. Getting outside
does wonders for stress
levels.
Have fun
Create a list of achievable
treats you can give yourself,
and schedule these little
pleasures into your week. Sing
in the car while commuting;
buy a flower or photo frame
for your desk. In your lunch
hour meet with a friend or
visit an art gallery, new café,
bookstore or library. After
work take a fun class, play
with your dog or kids, dance
or sing while you cook or do
housework.
Socialise
Spending meaningful time
with people whose company
you enjoy, makes you feel connected
energised and reminds
you that there is more to life
than work. So socialise all
year around by making connecting
and entertaining easy.
Keep cooking to a minimum
by inviting people for afternoon
tea, dessert, takeaways or
a potluck meal. Save time and
combine socialising with an
activity you are already doing,
like tennis, golf, cycling or
walking. Or invite friends to
join you on an outing such
as berry picking, going to a
market, or attending an event
at the summer garden festival.
Action challenge
Identify what aspects you
love about being on holiday.
How can you give yourself a
taste of that in everyday life?
Many of you will believe you
can’t afford the time to follow
these suggestions, but as my
clients can testify these small
changes reap huge returns and
will reward you with increased
energy, focus and joy.
Annemarie Coulson is a
Hamilton-based life coach.
She specialises in supporting
struggling, sad or stressed
clients to make choices and
changes that lead to greater
happiness and life balance.
For more information visit
www.lifecoacher.co.nz or
phone 021 076 5450.
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