Leap Challenge Day 5: Give Your Spirit a Break

On February 5, 2012 · 14 Comments

LeadershipThe tasks we’ve done so far—brainstorming dreams, assigning timelines, choosing one dream, and articulating your purpose—have stirred up everything from inspiration to indigestion.

Right now some of you can’t wait to jump in and start moving toward your dream. Others are overwhelmed by what they’ve uncovered and are more unsure than ever about this whole challenge. Many are experiencing both of those simultaneously!

Today’s task is simple:

Leap Task #5: Rest—give your spirit a break.

Whatever your dream, the journey to realize it will be a long one—not a short trip around the corner. If we’re going to be successful in this pursuit, we are going to have to master the art of resting. It’s critical to avoid burnout and capitulation.

So take a break today from whatever is itching at your spirit—be it anticipation or anxiety or anything else. Replace it instead with trust. Trust that you have everything you need to bring your dream to fruition at the proper time. Trust that this month of tasks—taken one day at a time—will set you up for success.

Was this task easy or hard for you? Why?

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  • http://juliebird.ca/ Julie Frayn

    Happy to have this particular day to rest.  My daughter turns 20 today, somewhat overwhelming in itself.  She will be the focus of these waking hours.  Thanks!

    • http://geoffreywebb.wordpress.com/ Geoff Webb

      Whoo-hoo! Hope it was terrific day.

      • http://juliebird.ca/ Julie Frayn

        It was a fabulous day - the whole weekend in fact.  Lots of celebration and laughter.  Thanks!

  • Anonymous

    Up till this point. I have done all these tasks before. The idea has been around. I have never seen it executed in this manor.

    Allowing trust is important, and difficult.  

    • http://geoffreywebb.wordpress.com/ Geoff Webb

      I’ll admit there’s nothing new in the tasks themselves, but what they produce is different every time—and, as with most things, what you get out is directly proportional to what you put in.

      • Anonymous

        I agree. It is like Jazz in that we know every note, it comes out diffident every time

  • http://www.struggletovictory.com/ Kari Scare

    This task was an easy one for me. Sundays are pretty laid back and restful for me on a regular basis. I make a point to rest most of the day and to not schedule much of anything. This habit really sets up my week to be more productive.

    • http://geoffreywebb.wordpress.com/ Geoff Webb

      You go, Kari. I struggle with keeping a weekly Sabbath—especially with 3 kids under 4 years old in our home! But I can testify to the difference it makes when I’m successful.

      • http://www.struggletovictory.com/ Kari Scare

        Unfortunately, this habit is one I now stick to because of crashing and burning not too long ago. I got so burned out from not taking time to rest that I had to totally reset my life. I don’t want to go through that again.

  • http://www.jeffrandleman.com Jeff Randleman

    This is something I’ve worked into my routine on a regular basis.  This is such a necessary thing that so many disregard.  Thanks for building it into this challenge!

    • http://geoffreywebb.wordpress.com/ Geoff Webb

      I agree, Jeff. We’ll look at a different aspect of rest every Sunday.

      • http://www.jeffrandleman.com Jeff Randleman

        Awesome!

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