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The Fun Starts ... Now
By: Lesley Moore
How many times have you looked back on a trip or vacation and thought, oh, yeah, that was a nightmare, when it had potential to be the best trip ever?
All you need is one afternoon in an amusement park to experience first hand how quickly an event can turn from fun to not fun. One would expect to see cranky and hot children crying, but look around carefully and you'll see much more than that. What you will see is upset surrounding expectations not being met. (Article Continues Below)
When I took my children to an amusement park recently, I wasn't surprised to see families arguing before even getting into the park. I knew all about that kind of stress and had stopped myself from experiencing it just hours before. In my house, the fun starts now! Now, is how I like to begin these short, but high expectation trips. I mean it literally, though, from the time we begin breakfast, to packing the car and even our drive there (traffic or no traffic). I get excited about the snacks, the candy, the lunch and even the music on the radio. It's all part of the trip, because as I said, the fun starts now! (Article Continues Below)
Well, the next time you're about to head into the land of fun, ask yourself these questions: 1- Are your goals realistic? 2- Is the time you've planned to start your trip critical? 3- Are there any rigid timelines that could be more flexible? 4- Have you accounted for the things that could go wrong? 5- Have you created a Plan B, just in case you need it? If you have answers to all of these questions, you will be more likely to create a fun outing and actually have it. Remember that the best planned trips only account for events, not emotions involved and that you can't take emotions out of any trip, so be prepared. In addition, keep reminding yourself and everyone else around, that any trip is more than simply completing each event, but about being together and creating memories that will make you smile for years to come! Lesley Moore is President and Owner of LifeScope, Life and Executive Coaching. She is also a co-author in the book: 101 Great Ways to Improve Your Life. She specializes in working with individuals in transition, empowering them to create a life they love and with professionals to help them bridge the gap between expectation and performance. She is also a Personal Fitness Trainer and a Freelance Writer. Lesley graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Journalism and has studied coaching through the Mentor Coach Program, which is recognized by the International Coach Federation. For more information about Life and Executive Coaching, visit her website at http://www.LifeScopeCoach.com or e-mail her at lessmore4@comcast.net.
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