Time out

 

                                                                                       Edition 378 Monday 08/05/17

 

 

Hi,so there we were eagerly looking forward to a rare opportunity for a date just the two of us when Murphys law and duty called! Christine dropped Fletcher at his birthday party and was headed back for for our romantic liaison when the ever present emergency siren sounded.She dutifully spent the rest of the day dampening down hotpots at Piha after an arsonist had wreaked havoc on the tiny West Coast settlement.United we stand and thank goodness for the huge volunteer network nationwide who selflessly answer the call to protect and preserve our communities.I am proud of my wife and totally supportive of her commitment to the cause….the fire hot spots will be dampened but never the romance!!!! J.

Fletcher reckons two birthday parties in one day was a tough ask but someone (in obvious demand) has to do it…so commit and front up he did…..its all about pacing yourself J

Something funny #1 happened to this Jones boy as Rocko(yes staying again!) who we all believed couldn’t fly managed to perch himself on my shoulder…..I am not sure who got the biggest shock!!.....you decide (see pic!!)

Something funny #2 I saw a stop/go/detour chick dancing whilst directing traffic in Auckland last week….no matter what you thought of the delay you had to smile J

I hope you are having plenty of fun living life,have an awesome week ahead.Cheers Jonesey

 

The Hendersons reckon the Barney and Rocko novelty will wear off soon!! L

 

 

“Life is too short to work too hard”. Vivienne Leigh

 

I was talking to someone last week about their job and was intrigued to hear their entire office still stopped daily for morning and afternoon tea?

I remember fondly one of my first sales jobs there used to be a tea lady (and even a guy once) who used to make a pot of tea and religiously provide it morning and afternoon.Not only was it a pot of tea but it was always accompanied by biscuits (Krispies being my fav….two Krispies…too right mate!!) Home baking from birthday boys and girls also a highlight on those regular and special occasions!

There are many things to like about this and to lament about in its absence from most work places these days.

Taking time out is so important but too frequently overlooked….and actually getting to know the people you work with too is a lost/missed opportunity for most of us.

The fast paced environment we operate in today has a lot to answer for in my view. Most people I know take morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea on the run without stopping!

This may be great for productivity but it is no good for our well being generally in my view!

I work remotely for the best part of the week and always make a point of taking time out.

Sometimes this is reading a paper in a café or a swim or just making time to stop and eat.

Whenever I am in the office I try to have a cup of tea and take time to talk to our team.

It is important to make and take time out every day so make sure you do.

Don’t just sit there thinking,that’s a good idea I should do that, make sure you do!!!

As my dear Nana used to say”No one is going to give you a medal for working too hard”.

 

“You have brains in your head,you have feet in your shoes You can steer yourself in any direction you choose.You’re on your own and you know what you know, and you are the one who will decide where you go”.Dr Seuss