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How Do You Recharge?
A coaching client of mine, a tech guy who has launched a number of websites, likes to work with his hands. But his days are usually spent locked in front of the computer screen. Last week as a reprieve, he built a wine cellar with a couple of buddies, and reported back how regenerative it was. That got me to thinking about the last time I recharged by engaging in an immersive activity not connected to work. I’m remembering my 3 attempts at baking macarons. Can’t say I succeeded, but it was fun.
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Once I took a mosaic art class at the Institute of Mosaic Art in Berkeley. It was really fun and I was so proud of my pretty mosaic tiles I made! That’s probably the last time I created something tangible (i.e. an object).
How long ago was that, Alissa?
About a year ago…yikes!
Hmmm. Might be time to create something tangible again.
I think I’d be insane if I didn’t ‘engage in an immersive activity not connected to work’ on a daily basis. For me it’s mostly knitting, and working with my dogs. And fermenting or sprouting things in the kitchen, and gardening. My job is just that and not a ‘career’ – and I am ok with that.
What takes place when you’re working with your dogs?