Steve Parks

Fresh for 2009

Although it's the end of January (already!) this is my first post for 2009, as I had most of January off work travelling in Asia. The last few years have been hectic work-wise, without a break, so I decided to take a full month off, see some of the world and get some thinking time.

It's so important to take time out to think, get some perspective, and get a better focus - especially with the mounting challenges in the economic climate - and yet it's so easy to keep putting it off.

It's been proven time and again that people who don't take time to relax at weekends and holidays become much less productive - so even though they work longer hours they get less done.

I found the rest hugely refreshing and I'm ready to tackle 2009 and whatever it brings! I'm bringing back a new focus to my businesses, and a new energy to my writing.

So prepare for a flurry of blog posts! :)

Happy new year, and do give yourself a break!

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