Do you have a drama-free zone? My Adirondack chair is mine! When I sit in my chair, I am transported almost immediately and feel:
-Calm
-Peaceful
-Connected (to me)
-Happy
-Creative
In other words, this chair is a 100% drama-free zone! I guess it's like a grown-up time-out chair! It has the power to melt away the "issues" of the day and my family knows that when I am planted here - even if just for 10 minutes, that this is me time. My old Adirondack chair has shared books with me, some tear, thoughts, no thoughts, songs, writing and lots of love and gratitude.
When I worked in corporate, there was a time when I was returning to work after being out with a month-long illness that had totally zapped my energy. I had to acclimate back to work very slowly - first with half-days and then full-days. As I returned to the office, I was operating in slow motion. I noticed all the things that left me feeling drained. It was mostly things like petty complaints (without solutions), gossip (whether participatory or not), and just plain old office politics which resulted in a lot of drama. In short, drama drains!
Drama drains:
... at work you will:
Action: Have Fun With It! Hang out your Drama-Free Leadership Shingle! I created a sign that said, You're In A Drama-Free Zone, and I would put it out on the conference table when I had meetings with my staff. It was a fun (got a few chuckles) way to remind everyone to check the drama (and the ego) at the door! The best leaders embody the attributes they want to see in their team.
Action: Let's Get Physical (and metaphysical!) Designating an actual location or item (like my chair) for drama-free time, not only clearly communicates to others (and reminds you, as well), but it builds a positive and sacred energy around that space. The reason my chair is so transformative for me is that I approach my time there as ritual and the energy that surrounds my space is positive and filled with ease. At work, bring things into your environment that you can either visibly see or touch that act as your reminder or ground you.
Action: Non-Action! Spending time meditating, visualizing or just sitting quietly will put you in the drama-free mindset. Having a practice that connects you with the larger part of you (your inner soul self), creates confidence. When you are in alignment, making the decision not to engage in drama becomes effortless.
-Calm
-Peaceful
-Connected (to me)
-Happy
-Creative
In other words, this chair is a 100% drama-free zone! I guess it's like a grown-up time-out chair! It has the power to melt away the "issues" of the day and my family knows that when I am planted here - even if just for 10 minutes, that this is me time. My old Adirondack chair has shared books with me, some tear, thoughts, no thoughts, songs, writing and lots of love and gratitude.
When I worked in corporate, there was a time when I was returning to work after being out with a month-long illness that had totally zapped my energy. I had to acclimate back to work very slowly - first with half-days and then full-days. As I returned to the office, I was operating in slow motion. I noticed all the things that left me feeling drained. It was mostly things like petty complaints (without solutions), gossip (whether participatory or not), and just plain old office politics which resulted in a lot of drama. In short, drama drains!
Drama drains:
- You physically and emotionally
- Your ability to make sound business decisions
- Your creativity at work
- Your passion for what you do
... at work you will:
- Feel confident in your work decisions
- Position yourself as a leader
- Easily overcome office energy-suckers
- Be fully present with your kids (and who couldn't use a bit more patience, too!)
- Inspire your family to be true to themselves (which will raise happier, well-adjusted kids!)
- Find more time to do the things you love (re-connect with your joy)
Action: Have Fun With It! Hang out your Drama-Free Leadership Shingle! I created a sign that said, You're In A Drama-Free Zone, and I would put it out on the conference table when I had meetings with my staff. It was a fun (got a few chuckles) way to remind everyone to check the drama (and the ego) at the door! The best leaders embody the attributes they want to see in their team.
Action: Let's Get Physical (and metaphysical!) Designating an actual location or item (like my chair) for drama-free time, not only clearly communicates to others (and reminds you, as well), but it builds a positive and sacred energy around that space. The reason my chair is so transformative for me is that I approach my time there as ritual and the energy that surrounds my space is positive and filled with ease. At work, bring things into your environment that you can either visibly see or touch that act as your reminder or ground you.
Action: Non-Action! Spending time meditating, visualizing or just sitting quietly will put you in the drama-free mindset. Having a practice that connects you with the larger part of you (your inner soul self), creates confidence. When you are in alignment, making the decision not to engage in drama becomes effortless.
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