Enjoy the Process
Posted by Cathy Mahady on Wednesday, December 30th, 2009
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Christmas is over.
Do you experience a bit of a let down when it is all said and done? Seems we work for MONTHS preparing for this one day. The process leading up to Christmas Day takes a lot of time, money, and energy. And then poof, it’s all done in one day.
Did you enjoy the process? Did you find fulfillment and rejoice in getting ready for Christmas?
Did you stop long enough to lick the bowl of those goodies you made and laugh out loud when the children got the frosting on their little noses? Did you notice the smiles and small gestures of appreciation from complete strangers as you passed in the rush? Did your heart savor the Christmas music as you happily wrapped the gifts that you knew would bring a squeal from your loved ones when opened?
Or were you so stressed out that you weren’t focused on the process at all but rather just attempted to get to the finish line of Christmas Day? Then you got there and thought, “I did all THAT for months and now it’s over, what a waste.” Then you fear enjoyment won’t come until the next holiday arrives.
I am sure you have heard the saying, “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is usually more important than the outcome.” ~ Arthur Robert Ashe, Jr
So just like Christmas, don’t let your business gratification only be a part of the end result. Sometimes success takes awhile to achieve, so you better be sure you are enjoying the ride along the way. Have something that you are always working towards (like Christmas Day), but don’t let it become stressful or chore like, something you have to do only in order to get to the finish line. Don’t wait for its accomplishment to be happy, find the “Christmas like magic” in the process.
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