The Right Place Newsletter 7

It is the end of the year and most of us are taking a well deserved break.

There is a lot of talk about finishing strong, not taking baggage into the new year and giving that one last push.

This is also something we subscribe to.

During the year we have been giving, connecting, living with hands open and doing everything we can to improve the world around us.

This should not stop during the holidays.

What we find is that we realise who drains us when it is after hours, the weekend or holiday time like now.

They call, you sigh.

They email, you cringe.

The calls you get from people who energise you are easy to answer.

Those emails are fun. It does not feel like work.

So let's get practical.

You do not want to start re-building relationships all over after the holiday period.

Here are a few tips:

1. Treat people the way you want to be treated.

Don't bother someone if not absolutely necessary.

They need time with loved ones as well. If it can wait, let it.

2. Engage when you are asked something

Don't ignore something that you are able to attend to.

If it is doable, do it.

If it is unresolved it might prevent you from switching off.

3. Put an "Out of office" reply on your emails

A basic thing to do, but then people know.

If they then have a crises they will find you.

4. Get back to people after the holidays

If you postponed it, do it as soon as you are back.

You said you would.

5. Keep on connecting and giving

As you meet new people during your time off, connect wholeheartedly.

Then, after the break, follow up with them and connect them with your network.

It might be the start of something great.

None of these are major events.

They do, however, allow you to have boundaries in place, while keeping relationships active.

Enjoy your break, you deserve it!

We will be back in the new year.

Cheers,

Rudolf & John