When my 12-year old twins were younger, I used the classic "time out" as a consequence for behavior. For the most part, it helped the situation by changing the environment and therefore, shifting the mood, even though it wasn't particularly welcomed by them.
As I work with leaders who have multiple priorities and demands, I wonder about the value of a "time out" in evaluating what's most important. What's the value in a stopping point? To a high achieving leader, this isn't an easy thing - it's not welcomed as adults anymore than kids. Let's face it, stopping in a lean, fast-paced, performance oriented culture doesn't seem like a natural next step.
But what if this step gave us the chance to truly move forward? To Expand. Notice. Listen. Discern. Prioritizing the time to stop may help us more fully see the possibilities in front of us. Just two minutes of breathing with intention and becoming aware of the present moment can give us some desperately needed clarity and insight.
In your daily life, where do you take the time to reflect, create, and discover what's really happening? Where can you shift to make this priority a reality?
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