The Preamble
The bounce, the buzz, the creativity, the spark has gone or is diminished. Coffee helped for a while. You tried a short break; the positive effects didn't last long. But what has happened to the 'old you' who bounced out of bed, closed deals through sheer passion and could inspire the team? Answer: you need to invest in you. Here's how.
Restore the Buzz
1. Create a short 'retreat'. Get away from it all and decide, what do you want for the next few years? Get clear: clarity gives buzz.
2. Examine your daily routine. How, when and where do you restore? Restoring energy gives buzz.
3. Do the basics: water, walking, stretching. The basics give buzz.
4. What saps your energy? E-mail? A poor relationship? Itemise them and solve them. One by one. Action restores buzz.
5. Re-connect with good friends. Friendship creates buzz.
6. Consider a course or work-shop to re-focus and re-inspire. Learning creates buzz.
7. Start. Progress creates buzz.