Downshift challenge - August
For the month of August, I invite you to join me for a downshift—and create a little space for rest, regeneration, and discovery.
Downshift Challenge:
Pick one goal, project, work product, or commitment—and either hit pause or shift it to a lower gear.
Don’t cause harm or neglect primary responsibilities. But, beyond that…go for it.
For four weeks, let something be easy.
Here at JLP Strategy, I will be downshifting my weekly newsletter. For four weeks in August, I will pause it completely for a “newsletter vacation.”
This is a major work product and my creative vehicle, and I am proud of it. It takes a ton of work, and, in order to stay engaged, I need breathing room at certain intervals. So, I will downshift this one thing and give myself a chance to explore, have fun, and rest. I will return with fresh energy and new ideas in September.
If you need help picking a target, here’s a worksheet, quick pep talk on setting your gearshift, and a word from Daniel Pink: “Professionals take breaks. Amateurs don’t.”
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