Step away. It's where you'll find the answers.

Did you get sucked in to the popular New York Times puzzle games in the past year? I definitely did! Wordle, Quordle (and even Nerdle!) are now fun brain teasers a few minutes each day. I’m always amazed that when I get stuck and can’t figure out the answer, all it takes is walking away from it for a minute. When I come back to the screen, the answer jumps out at me. It’s like magic. It works every time.?

Sometimes we think the answer to anything in life lies in trying harder and keeping at it. But the reality is that the solution is often found by walking away from a challenge.

If you have kids, do you remember how in the middle of your toddler’s temper tantrum, if you chose to walk away - they’d quickly get their act together and follow you? It usually worked a lot better than reasoning with them.?

This week, I stepped away from everything - business, home, clients and my daily routine to go to a resort spa for four days. I indulged in delicious food, had spa treatments and lounged around the property in my white spa robe. I tried aerial yoga (and hung upside down) and a rebound trampoline fitness class for the first time. I watched the sunset over the desert from the rooftop spa deck with a glass of wine. I got so relaxed that I didn’t think about much of anything nor did I read a book or check email. I didn’t make a single outbound call.?

It’s amazing how much clarity I had on things by the time I hopped on the flight home. It took walking away from some challenges to see them in a new light. Solutions came to me easily. I now see possibilities where I hadn’t seen them. I feel lighter.?

What could you walk away from today that might propel you towards a fresh perspective and new solutions? It doesn’t look like banging your head against the challenge is working all that well, is it? ?

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Women, if you’re feeling lackluster about outcomes this year or having a “groundhog’s day” effect from day to day in your life, consider scheduling some time away. I am now offering private 1:1 coaching at a resort location.?Immerse yourself in a luxurious+ zen environment. Truly unplug. Be served and pampered. You’ll enjoy three days that include your choice of spa treatments, fitness, quiet time and coaching sessions. It’s the perfect opportunity to get a head start on designing your best 2023 or to move through a current challenge and set yourself up for having clarity and optimal mojo moving forward. DM me for details.?It could just change your life.?

P.S. to the men - is there a woman in your life who could use this? I imagine you’d score some serious points if you gifted it to her :)