I'd like to thank Coach Chris Barrow for creating a new GAP for me when he shared that besides having a very successful coaching practice that generates over a million dollar per year, he also makes it a point to take 6 weeks of time away from the business, so that he can come back from these breaks more rested and rejuvenated.

While I have reached the 6 weeks of time off mark yet, I have scheduled into my year 4 weeks for rest and rejuvenation and I must admit while it's sometime challenging to leave something I love so much, my family supports me by making sure I stay true to my word, and so do my clients by understanding and allowing me to slip away.

In fact, this next week I will be staying in one of my client's condominiums in Charleston SC for several days, something my entire family is looking forward to. How's that for support! On the way, we will be stopping over in Columbia SC for a "Sunday On Purpose", so if you happen to be in the area drop in to the Unity Center of Columbia. I'd love to meet you.

I'm not promising that there will be an ezine issue next week, but who knows. It's often during my times of R&R that my creative juices get to flowing the most.

By the way, when was the last time you took some time off to rest and rejuvenate yourself? Are you past due? If so, what are you going to do about it? And that's the last coaching I'll be giving for at least a week.

That's it from Flat Rock NC where it's another beautiful day in Paradise.

©2005 Brad Swift of Life On Purpose Institute, Inc. This article can be reprinted freely online, as long as the entire article and this resource box are included.