Sweet Spots: A Day in the Life Sunday

Sweet spots . . . we all have them.

Sweet spots are not necessarily unique to you, in fact, they can be day to day happenings everyone experiences. What makes them "sweet" is that they are right for you. You notice them, you thrive on them, and you are inspired by them when the next person may not even bat an eye in their presence.

When it comes to sweet spots, three biggies come to mind for me right now.

Collaboration

I recently spent a few days in Scottsdale, Arizona. When I wasn't talking employee engagement I was learning a little about the publishing and consulting worlds from 2 smart women over margaritas, guacamole and cheese dip. Talking to, working with and bouncing ideas off of other smart women? When it comes to energy, ideas and inspiration, it really doesn't get any better than that.

Strength

I am a reluctant exerciser. I have a new appreciation for weight training for strength. For cardio, I enjoy running. You wouldn't believe me if you saw how often I am on the machines, but running outside is what I enjoy most. There is nothing like settling into a rhythm, quieting my mind and enjoying the movement, strength and quiet of an outdoor run.

Family

I heart my family unit. The days are c-r-a-z-y with early morning wake-ups and each of us heading to our separate destinations. We coordinate, plan, adjust and connect to get done what we need to do and to get to the places we need to go. Lounging around on lazy Sundays with nothing to do but be together in the same space at the same time? Sweet.

A little more sweetness . . .

. . . creating opportunity for others, stepping out of my comfort zone (even when the execution turned out less than spectacular), spa days, girl's nights, bike rides, Bella Cucina, and Bailey's.

So tell me, what sweet spots do you have?

Index Card Credit: Jessica Haagy

Recovery: Day in the Life Sunday

Is Sunday the end of a week or the beginning of a week for you? Do you use Sunday to wind down or to gear up?

Sunday is a wind down day for me. I savor my down time. Sunday mornings at home with the family, leisurely breakfast courses - coffee, oatmeal, eggs or whatever else we are up for making - that's the sweet spot of my week.

This Sunday, however, is more of a recovery day than a wind down down day because I've been down much of the past week - and the week before. Between #sinuswoes, neti pots, staff shortages and #trenchHR happenings at the workplace, I am a bit drained.

You know it's time to call it a day when you turn your head and it takes a few seconds for everything in your head to catch up, when you can't string 2 thoughts together and you forget the office birthday bagels - twice.

Thanks to the miracle of modern medicine, things are getting better. So, I am taking it easy, sipping my mint tea thinking about WomenofHR-ing, reading Gone Girl, and weeding the gardens - or not. I am not heading to south this week but safe travels to the Atlanta bound SHRMers who are.

Tell me, how are you doing today and what does the next week hold for you?

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