Are You Drab?

Aug 26, 2010 by


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Are You Drab?

Do you know what the word “drab” means? Boring. I don’t want to be boring. I want to be exuberant, colorful and absolutely FULL of life.

I’ve found myself somewhat caught in a spot this past week that I don’t really care to be in. I have so many things I’m trying to get set into place and it’s a bit overwhelming. While I love owning and operating my own business, the operating part isn’t always so easy, and sometimes I just wish someone would do it for me. (Yeah right, don’t we all…)

What’s this got to do with being drab? Well, I feel like that’s what my mind has been looking like. With everything I’m trying to get put into place all at once, sometimes I just stare blankly at my computer screen asking myself which of my gazillion projects to focus on for the next hour. Then I end up tackling too many at once and not feeling too accomplished once I rush through everything.

I know that being an entrepreneur means I’m in this for the long haul. I’m okay with that…in fact, I’m more than okay with that. I’m used to busting my butt to get where I need and want to be. They call that passion, and I have plenty of it.

I’ve started a few new things that have helped me stay on track and I can see where the consistency has made a difference in my life. One of those things is a morning walk or run (usually a combination of both…). I wake up and leave every morning sometimes even before my family is awake. I listen to a podcast while I’m gone which gets me energized and excited for the day ahead. But when I don’t go?? I’m just plain miserable, because I love the energy it gives me, and I love the diligent schedule. (Fortunately I’ve done pretty well at keeping up with this.)

So maybe you (and I) aren’t drab, but our brains can surely reach of the point of being overloaded with information which can result in a startling pause of excitement or creativity. I know it’s still there…and I just have to organize everything so that I can continue forward with a vengeance and take on the world. My brain’s just a little drab this week.

What are some ways that you avoid the ugly brain drabness?? :)

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  • http://www.jenniferbecton.com Jennifer Becton

    When I start to zone out, the best thing for me to do is leave my project for a while. I go to the barn and forget about everything for a few hours and play with my horse. I don’t think about anything other than horseplay. Sometimes, I need to hit the off switch in order to recharge.

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  • http://youcanbuild.it Chuck Bartok

    Well, we know YOU are Not Drab. nether am I, (I wear mismatched socks and other oddities), but your point is well taken.

    Too many feel the necessity of doing SO MUCH.
    Must be at certain levels by a certain Time.

    That is what has messed up the education system.

    When a person takes the time to SET their Definite Major Purpose (overall Life Roadmap) and remember that wealth is defined in many ways, you learn to set small accomplishments per day, complete then successfully, and that POWER energizes you to move to more accomplishment tomorrow and you always have “smile on your Face” and a “song in your Heart”..

    We don’t care what others think

    And sometimes Drab is Good!

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  • http://PeterFuller.org Peter Fuller MBA

    Mandee

    I too would be lost without my daily walks to remain focused.

    My advice, to stay focused master one thing at a time.

    Peter

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  • http://TheCoolestCouple.com Pat and Lorna Shanks

    Mandee,

    Pat and I have daily work outs that keep us energized… weight training, biking, running, walking… they all give us a jump-start to tackling the rest of the day with exuberance.

    Thanks,
    ~ Pat and Lorna
    http://TheCoolestCouple.com

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  • http://www.edwardrecommends.com/ Edward

    Hey Mandee,

    Great tip on how to get focused for the day. Mine starts with meditation, reading, writing, and listening to inspirational music to get me jacked up and ready for action. On days when my head feels full and overloaded with the number of great things that I want to have done… I just have to sit back for a second, go outside and experience the blessings of this world. Then I can be refreshed to move forward.

    Keep up the great work that you are doing.
    Make it a great day!
    God Bless,
    -ed

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  • http://yourlifeenriched.com Andrew Sayers – Personal Development

    Hey Mandee,

    You’ve raised a really good point here. It’s easy to get completely overwhelmed as there are often just so many things to do.
    My main weapon is a short and targetted to do list. Or must do list really. Only once those have been cleared do I get involved with anything else. I use exercise to keep my mind fresh and I often get my best ideas when I’m out in the countryside.
    It’s also worth realising that there are only so many hours in the day and sometimes we just can’t get through it all. I try really hard to enjoy the ride and not to put too much pressure on myself. We know whether we’re moving in the right direction or not.

    Loving the look of your site by the way.

    Regards,

    Andrew

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  • http://www.RobinAndJudy.com Robin van der Merwe

    Mandee,
    Nope, I’m never drab…but I do have times where I feel like everything I say comes out sounding like “See Spot Run…” LOL Then I know it’s past time to take a break and recharge my thinking…..

    I call it ‘brain fade’ and it happens alot. My response is much like Edward’s above…starting my day with some spiritual reading and prayer gets me focused with the right mindset and the peace I need to free my mind. But, if I push too hard or forget to take a break, getting outside or listening to some music will help. To get my brain in business gear, I rely on Success Magazine. I can’t tell you how much that helps get my business brain engaged!

    Thanks for a great post…….
    Robin

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