Vacation time? Does it help?

Productivity as it's related to time off is always a question for me.  While I love to go on vacations, it has to in the end turn into something that helps me become more productive in my life.  As I sit on the deck in Cabo today - I reflect on how much my life has changed in the last year.  Many things are different in one short year....my job, my parent life, my children's lives, even with my husband and his stresses.

Vacations for me are times to reflect on what has happened, and to look ahead towards what I want to create for the future.  As I embark on my new - and hopefully final career for this lifetime, I am challenging myself to be more successful than ever.  There is still so much to learn!  Brandi being home is helping me to handle the challenges of social media and graphic design.  As a professional event planner, there is a tremendous learning curve - that is changing all the time.  Events are largely social media events in one way or another.  It's vital to stay on top of how to reach the audience - and how to reach those folks who have a need for some event planning help.  Recognizing the need for help is important and the first step to successful ventures.

Event planning is fun - but it is also a tremendous amount of work and stress leading up to the event.  There are so many details to attend to.  It's hard to imagine how much work is involved until you are in over your head.  Professionals are there to help when you realize that you can't be the specialist at everything.  You will soon discover as I have - that there is great help out there to insure your success.  Don't be afraid to get some help doing the things that you aren't a specialist at.  Invest in your self.  Invest in your organization.  It's insurance that your event will be successful too.

Plan Ahead Events Boise is a full service event planning organization - and best of all - my business venture.  From huge to tiny - from budgeting to marketing, we can help with all or part of your event.  We always offer a short free consultation for your event.  We are happy to discuss the opportunities and to help you have a successful and enjoyable event for all - especially you!

Here's to vacations that are never long enough - but always refreshing and energizing.  This trip to Cabo has been in celebration of Brandi's college graduation!  I am very proud of her accomplishments and of the beautiful young woman she has become.  She's a pillar of strength and I know that her dreams will come true no matter the barriers life tries to through in her way!  Congratulations Brandi!