Knowing When to Take a Break…
Posted by Stephen on
April 21, 2007
As some of you have noticed, I haven’t been as dilligent at maintaining a one post per day goal with my blog. Ever since I retired, it was just go go go with building my little online empire and trying to be a Dot Com Mogul. Recently, with my accident, and having to deal with insurance companies, my injuries, and shopping for a new car, it’s just been a lot to handle in such a short period of time.
I started to feel some burn out symptoms like lack of motivation and energy to do the things I normally love to do. Even after taking a short break in Las Vegas, things like talking about all the cool food that I ate down there, which you guys know I love doing, seems to be lacking in fun for me, even though I know I enjoy it. Even Futurelooks has taken a bit of a backseat as I haven’t posted or edited a new article in almost 2 weeks.
Instead of FORCING MYSELF to get back into things, I’m just going to let my mind heal itself and let things happen. Sort of a bit of “Me Time”. I’m just going to head out and try other things for a bit. For example, this weekend, Leo and me are heading out to try out a driving course called “Code Zero” which is put on by the Justice Institute. Essentially, you learn to drive like a Cop! I’m also going to jump back on my bike, something that I haven’t done in a little while. Last year, I took a course in Dirt Jumping, and I really want to continue progressing with that.
Hopefully, my plan is sound, and I’ll have my motivation back in no time. With COMPUTEX coming up in June, I really need to have my best foot forward. I’m going to need to be well rested and focused on representing Futurelooks Media Inc. to all the companies that I’m going to meet. I’m hoping this little time out will get me in the right mindset. I’ll still be blogging, but probably at a more leisurely pace for the next little bit 
Enjoy the rest buddy, we’ll be here waiting for you!
I thaught something has happened for you…RECOVER back soon we all are waiting…..
YES RIDE ON MY SON!
Sounds familiar, I haven’t posted anyone to my blog in a while either, my mind just isn’t in it.
Get better soon Mr!
Hey man,
you need the time off. Take a much deserved rest. Give me a call or email and we can get on our bikes and go for a ride like old times. Looking forward to hitting some stellar trails with you this year my friend. Work has been a nut house lately..my Blog posts are very sporatic as well. Off to Nashville tommorrow back on the following Sun. Chat with you soon. Take it easy.
_BW
Thanks for the thoughts everyone. I really find it hard to pull myself away when I need to the most, but I am learning. The industrious, hardworking side of me is not always an asset. It tends to push me past my limits sometimes and I’ve burnt out in the past because of it. I’m lucky I caught myself early BEFORE the point of no return. Fear not. I will return soon
Code Zero sounds like FUN!
Yeah! It’s going to be a hoot! We signed up at the Auto Show. They were doing a $99 special! Can’t wait to drive a police car. Respect my authority!
I was wondering where the updates were, hope you feel better and are more motivated, good luck man!
Get rested and feel better!
Stephen, I know what you mean as I was traveling for work and when I got back into town I just didn’t have the motivation to do the blogging after spending all day with the family. After a few days I have started to get back into the swing of things though.