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<\/a>Take a slow walk.<\/b>\n<\/b>At first, I thought this was pretty stupid. \u00a0What would I look like taking a walk around our office building? \u00a0What would be said by others when they saw me day after day turning the corner of the building? \u00a0But then it hit me, I don’t care what they think because I am after something better. \u00a0I’m not after their approval, but rather a day filled with peace and joy. \u00a0This little walk gives me that. \u00a0It’s just the break that I need to release any steam that builds up and then get my thoughts focused back on the things that matter most. \u00a0There are a few challenges you will face with putting this into practice: the weather, a busy schedule, and the rush of the office.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Are you often in a hurry to use the restroom?<\/b>
\n<\/b>Are you rushing to the bathroom so that you can get back to your desk or work area as quickly as you can? \u00a0This used to be me. \u00a0There’s just not enough time to go use it. \u00a0At least not, until I slowed the pace. \u00a0You see slowing the pace, makes you more efficient and effective. \u00a0You get more done. \u00a0You should make time for a break. \u00a0So here’s what I do. \u00a0Getting to use the restroom has become a reward. I know, I know, this sounds crazy and you are probably thinking a reward for what? \u00a0Glad you asked. \u00a0It’s the reward I get for taking a walk. \u00a0Each time I go to the restroom, I first take a walk around the building. \u00a0So the way to the restroom requires a complete lap around the building. I know your next question; what happens when you’re in “a tight”? \u00a0Glad you asked. \u00a0Because the reward requires a walk around the building, so with that, I must never get in such a tight that I can’t do my lap, otherwise I’m in trouble, if you know what I mean. \u00a0Just think about all the benefits this will afford you: better health, peace of mind, organizing your day, and releasing stress.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Declutter your mind.<\/b>
\n<\/b>How often is your mind racing because you have so many things to get done? \u00a0People ask you how you’re doing and your response is busy. \u00a0You’re busy at work. \u00a0You’re busy at home. \u00a0You’re busy at church. \u00a0You’re busy even on the weekends and vacation. \u00a0When will you not be busy? \u00a0\u00a0When you allow others to control your life, this is the result, a life filled with busyness. \u00a0What if you could change all that? \u00a0Would you like a day, 2 days or even more that aren’t so busy? \u00a0You see being busy is a state of mind. \u00a0Every person on the planet has only 24 hours in a day, yet others get more done and still have time for themselves. \u00a0Do you want a life less hectic than the average person? \u00a0Then do what the normal person won’t, change it. \u00a0Start by taking a slow walk.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The Mark Richey Stroll<\/b>
\n<\/b>I first learned the practice of a slow walk by watching one of my team members, Mark Richey. \u00a0\u00a0Mark is not one who gets in a hurry. \u00a0Even when he’s in a hurry it seems like he just strolls. \u00a0For years, I watched Mark stroll down our long hallway as if to never be in a hurry. Honestly, watching him has taught me how to slow down. \u00a0I was almost always running, yet Mark never changed his pace. \u00a0Could he know something I don’t? \u00a0The answer was yes. \u00a0He knew how to control his pace. The work. \u00a0He knew how to slow his world down to his desired speed. \u00a0In our office, we call it the Mark Richey glide. \u00a0<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Today is your Friday!<\/span><\/em>
\n<\/span>Do like we do in our office. \u00a0At least on our Fridays, we make it our practice to do the Mark Richey stroll. \u00a0We slow our pace and glide like Mark down the busy hallway. \u00a0Now it’s your turn. \u00a0Find the slowest person on your job, on your team or in your home and walk with them at their pace. \u00a0Take control of your pace, you deserve a break from all the hard work you put in.<\/span>
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