S-T-R-E-T-C-H-I-N-G

Many of us resolve to stretch ourselves at the beginning of each year – usually in a physical sense to exercise more and eat healthy. By March, most of these
resolutions have been laid to rest for a later time.

Now is the time to consider stretching mentally as well. As you consider
impacting this year productively, consider these mind S-T-R-E-T-C-H-ing ideas:

Start. Start what? Whatever it is that you have been procrastinating on. Is it contacting someone? Beginning a project? Finishing a project?
Take time to re-energize. Different people re-energize in different ways. Do you need…alone time to think or rest? Contact with others who share your passion for something? A vacation? To escape in a good book?
Refocus to listen more. What is the last great idea or fact you heard from someone? How much more is there to learn if you allow yourself to slow down and hear others?
Exercise brainstorming. What opportunity, problem or challenge are you currently experiencing? Who can you kick some ideas around with?
Think outside your box. What can you do to challenge your brain? Consider attending an industry event, reading a Top 10 business book, or subscribing to e-zines with topics of interest.
Create a climate or environment where new ideas are not only welcome, they are expected. Acknowledge and reinforce creativity!
Help others to stretch – challenge them to take action, consider a new

By stretching ourselves in these ways throughout the year, we will be in a better position at year-end to experience all the benefits of mental limberness!

- - - - - - - - -

Want more information about how our program and services might assist your
organization? Contact Nancy Bleeke at (414) 235-3064