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Being present – the best present of all!
by Elizabeth Ruske
October 24, 2011
I have been incredibly busy for about the past 60 days. And, honestly, I also think this may be the most effective I have ever been in my life. Of course I had to ask myself, WHY? Why do I think I am being so effective right now. In the past, I would have said that once I slow down I get more effective, but not so for me right now. It seems like the faster things are happening the better I am getting.
As I thought about that some more I realized that the difference is that I am engaging with everything, . . . my clients, my partners, my friends, my husband, my sons, my health . . . by really being present in the moment. I think I finally got what it means to place quality over quantity. And I am enjoying it immensely! I am having more fun, laughing a LOT, and also realizing the value I am bringing to every interaction.
While you can’t add more hours in your day, you certainly can impact the quality of the time you are spending, and I believe the #1 lever is a commitment to be present to whatever and whoever you are in the moment. So as you look to close out 2011 and head into the Holiday season, the question I’d like you to contemplate is . . . what is the impact to you if you where truly present throughout your days? That is your present for being present.