Taking time to recover

Four weeks post-op and things are progressing nicely, I’m grateful and glad to report.

Whilst experiencing daily improvements, I’ve had to remind myself frequently not to overdo things. Taking time and not rushing recovery is key. This has meant being systematic: not walking at all for a few days, limited walking around the house in a trauma shoe and with crutches for a few days, venturing out with crutches and trauma shoe, putting on a trainer (big step), walking short distances with one crutch, striding out a bit more then getting on the bike trainer.

This translates to many situations in the workplace, when taking a systematic approach and investing time to look at all of the options will be repaid in full further down the line. Recovery time is needed when a new team member joins or you find yourself with a new line manager, a big deal is finally brokered or another significant piece of work is completed, or you end the quarter on an all-time high – or an all-time low. There are numerous events at work that we need to recover from before moving on to the next and giving that new event our all.

Time is our most valuable asset, in and out of the office – time to think shouldn’t be a luxury but it all too often is. Yet, outcomes are always better when you’ve had time to think, to plan, to prepare before embarking on the project.

If you want the best out of your career, investing time to think about what’s going on, whether it’s what you want, whether you’re in the right setting, what to do about your under-performing team and whether you’re in the best place to operate at your optimum, is time well spent. The outcome will be better.

Taking time to recover from my foot operation is my investment in my physical future, I’m ensuring that I’m able to walk and cycle further and faster going forward. Think about taking time to invest in your career to ensure that you go as far and as fast as you want