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Do you let your mind wander?
Walking around with no agenda and being surprised at times where your mind ends up? That’s mind wandering in a nutshell. When did you let your mind take a break last time?
I only started doing it again recently after reading “Stolen Focus” by Johann Hari (amazing book!!). I could very much sympathize with Johann Hari when he shared that he did not waste time on mind wandering and kept an agenda at all times instead. At least listen to a podcast and learn something on your way to the supermarket. That was me as well!!
Mind wandering matters: it helps us make sense of things in our lives and get clarity on how we feel about them. If we let our minds wander, then our experiences are processed, organized, and analyzed. New random connections are made, a prerequisite for creativity. I guess it explains why we have some of the best ideas taking a shower or sitting on the toilet.
“Be efficient, maximize your time, and get things done!” That’s what kept me pushing and my mind busy… The notation of creativity triggered me since I consider myself a creative person. If mind wandering allows me to become more creative, I will give it a chance.
I started going for walks without trying to solve a problem. No agenda whatsoever and - spoiler alert - it feels great!! It gives me peace of mind to relax and not be “on” all the time. In German, we would call it “balm for the soul”. And guess what! I also had some creative ideas that just popped up in my mind… A true WIN WIN!!
When will you let your mind be free next time??
Do what you love and love what you do
And no, please don’t stop listening to podcasts. Or at least, continue listening to Reaching your Goals. I just published the first episode after the Easter break. It’s all about sales in a hybrid world with my new friend Randy Chaffee.
In this episode, we will learn about Randy's journey of doing what he loves (aka sales), becoming a social media expert when the pandemic hit, and leveraging this new knowledge to develop a hybrid approach to sales. And yes, leveraging social media and effective networking to build our presence online and sell our work or ourselves is valuable for everyone, not only for those with sales in their job title!
To quote Randy: “Do what you love and love what you do." If you accomplish that, then work won't feel like work anymore. Curious to find out more?
Enjoy the episode and tune in wherever you listen to your podcasts.
How can I support you?
What do you need to reach your professional goals? Do you have a concrete topic you'd like to work on? I'd be happy to support you in your journey. You can reach me at hanna@delygate.com.
And, of course, if you enjoy podcasts, don't forget to tune in to your favorite career-focused podcast "Reaching your Goals" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts.
Talk to you soon.
Hanna