Losing Control – a Summer (fairy)Tale

Summer is the perfect time to be with your loved ones and engage in your favorite activities. Just thinking of it can make you daydream, like watching those clouds fly by as a kid.

Despite our best efforts, things rarely go as we planned. And you know what? That is a good thing. We'll get to that in a few lines.

Covey's Circle of Influence

Stephen M. R. Covey introduced the?Circle of Influence?in his book?The 7 Habits of Highly?Effective?People back in 1989.

It is a true evergreen to structure our inner world and responses to the outside world. It's a framework that empowers you to prioritize your attention and efforts on what you can control and influence. Doing so makes you more proactive in shaping your life and making a positive difference.

Staying mindful is lifelong, focusing on things you can control and influence. This tool is simple and practical for you, your family, and your team. Because ultimately, what would you rather talk about with people you respect: positive stuff you can influence - or negative things you can't change?

Bring Covey along on your journey.

When packing up the suitcases, they are full of hopes, dreams, and imagination of a great Summer ahead. Life happens, and it rarely goes as we planned. One of the kids gets chickenpox or doesn't want to go on your scheduled day trip, your luggage gets lost, it is too hot, too rainy, too windy…?and we are sure you can continue the list. Now Covey s circle of influence comes to your rescue and helps you actively shape your Summer ??

Most live with steady routines, strict schedules, too many meetings, and logistic circuses. Every day, this is great. Sticking to these patterns is complicated when a holiday emerges. But don't worry; losing control is good for you.

Losing control unlocks potential

Your brain needs to get fresh input, eat local exotics, manage new challenges, and experience new things – good or bad to stay innovative, creative, and effective. So embrace the Summer package full of unforeseen moments.

If you remember that you have the power to create beautiful memories, regardless of what comes your way, you'll have a great summer holiday - it's not just about external circumstances aligning perfectly; it's about finding peace and contentment among the unpredictable nature of life.??

Five steps to enhance your enjoyment

Below are five actionable steps we recommend you incorporate into your summer routine to make the most of the season, all within your realm of control.

1. Ditch your smartphone and be present.
2. Don't hunt the moments – embrace spontaneity.
3. Give your kids a day where they decide what to do all day. Tell them in advance so that they can plan.
4. Get that fantastic old book out and reread it or bring a new one.
5. Keep calm and take a look at Covey's Circle of Influence when you need it (you can download it as a phone screen saver here)

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