“I can feel guilty about the past, apprehensive about the future, but only in the present can I act. The ability to be in the present moment is a major component of mental wellness.”
- Abraham H. Maslow, American psychologist 1908-1970
I have a problem with getting overwhelmed. Not because I have too many irons in the fire, but because I tend to try and solve everything at once. As soon as I break down tasks into manageable steps and plan them out into progressive stages, then my blood pressure starts to come down. This process requires me to stop what I’m doing, take a break, and be in the moment. I quiet my mind so I can think through each process and visualize what needs to be done.
The ability to take a step back and be in the moment is absolutely critical in the sales process. It gives our mind a chance to catch up on what we’ve done and internalize it. In fact, several studies have shown that taking frequent breaks helps our brains consolidate information better, and also helps with retaining it.
Book time in your schedule to take breaks and be in the moment. Reflect on what you’ve accomplished in your day up to that point. Plan out the next work sprint and visualize the results. Be in the moment - it’s all you have control over.
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