If you have ever scanned a room on the lookout for a more “engaging” conversation while someone else is speaking to you;
If you have gone to bed wondering what it was you actually accomplished after a day laboring in a computer-dominated cubicle;
If you shy away from extended one-on-one company with others;
If you wake up late at night and indulge in copious amounts of peanut butter toast (or…maybe that’s just me);
If you always manage to put off doing important things for those you love for the sake of more “pressing” projects (which don’t get done anyway…);
Then this gem of an article by Tony Schwartz, Harvard Business Review blog, is for you:
http://blogs.hbr.org/schwartz/2011/02/take-back-your-attention.html
How many internet windows do you have open right now as you read this? I’m sure it’s all very important. I’m also willing to bet that in the next room over is a spouse, a roommate, a friend, a parent or child, or a neighbor who would treasure some of your undivided attention. So take them on a walk. Laugh over an old story. Share some cookies and milk. Rehabilitate a homeless street dog down on its luck.
But before you “go and do,” a special request. Next week’s post is all about “Trust.” Is there anything more important we can give or earn as we seek real relationships with those around us? I’ll confess, my thoughts are anything but clear on the matter, and I could use some help. Those of you willing to share your insights, please send them to fidelityforlife@gmail.com before next Saturday.
Keep it real.
If you have gone to bed wondering what it was you actually accomplished after a day laboring in a computer-dominated cubicle;
If you shy away from extended one-on-one company with others;
If you wake up late at night and indulge in copious amounts of peanut butter toast (or…maybe that’s just me);
If you always manage to put off doing important things for those you love for the sake of more “pressing” projects (which don’t get done anyway…);
Then this gem of an article by Tony Schwartz, Harvard Business Review blog, is for you:
http://blogs.hbr.org/schwartz/2011/02/take-back-your-attention.html
How many internet windows do you have open right now as you read this? I’m sure it’s all very important. I’m also willing to bet that in the next room over is a spouse, a roommate, a friend, a parent or child, or a neighbor who would treasure some of your undivided attention. So take them on a walk. Laugh over an old story. Share some cookies and milk. Rehabilitate a homeless street dog down on its luck.
But before you “go and do,” a special request. Next week’s post is all about “Trust.” Is there anything more important we can give or earn as we seek real relationships with those around us? I’ll confess, my thoughts are anything but clear on the matter, and I could use some help. Those of you willing to share your insights, please send them to fidelityforlife@gmail.com before next Saturday.
Keep it real.
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