It’s OK to Turn Your Mind Off!

As a small business owner, my mind is constantly running.  I am thinking of sales calls, follow-ups, and proposals needed to be made.  Or, I am thinking of operations, website updates, and promotions.  Or, I am thinking of making connections, setting up networking events, or marketing newsletters.  You get the point.  This weekend, I decided to have a moratorium on thinking.  I put all of my sales books, calendars, plans, and even, dishes (pizza, anyone?) to the side and took a break.  I hung out with my heart-sister to watch Georgetown Basketball, to take a walk in the cold, and to visit other friends.  I realize how much I miss my friends.  I am even ready to take the plunge to host a Super Bowl/Wii party.  It’s Monday now, but I feel rested and ready to plan a number of days to rest and renew.  Don’t be afraid to turn your mind off for a day or two.