We Need Unstructured Time to Just Think

“If only I had time alone with my thoughts.”

“I’m so busy doing that I don’t have time to think.”

“I know my project would be better if I had time to brainstorm.”

Do you see yourself in one of the above statements? If so, you’re not alone.

Much of our culture and workplaces mistakenly value busyness as the gold standard of productivity. Exhaustion has become the byproduct. Toss in anxiety and you have a cocktail of burnout. Or worse.

Our culture has it backwards and inside out.

Progress and optimum outcomes require time to think, brainstorm and play with ideas. Our minds need a break from activity to wander and tap into our unique brilliance and creativity.

Last month I spent many hours thinking about the year-long program I’m going to launch for 2020. I jotted down thoughts and ideas here and there, but often I just let my mind wander and come up with stuff. Yes, stuff is good.

By the end of the month, I was beginning to second guess myself. But then, with only two days left in the month, all my thinking and brainstorming came pouring out of me onto paper.

I had clarity about my offer (announcement coming soon), the timing, what’s included, and how it will be structured. I love it and feel confident participants will find it extremely valuable in all parts of their lives.

So, give yourself the gift of time to think and just be.

You’ll impress yourself with all the great ideas you’ll generate.