The DHG Challenge by Debra H. Goldstein

I’m
worried about my friends and family. Lately, even though I’ve been hearing many
wonderful things like births of children and grandchildren, awards, new books, obtaining an agent, or winning
a little on the lottery, I’ve also been learning about friends getting hurt,
sick, or dying. Maybe it’s my age, but I don’t think that’s the only reason I’m
so much more attuned to the “news.”

I think
it is a conscious decision to step back from the “chatter.” Whether one is into
reported news, which constantly juggles breaking political or environmental stories
against touching human interest pieces, or is simply trying to balance all the
things necessary in life from grocery shopping, taking kids to school, working,
or doing whatever else one does, one is bombarded by noise and
responsibilities.

The
intense level of things happening makes it easy to get lost in the mundane.
It’s hard to pause and take a breath – to smell the flowers, laugh at a joke,
or curl up with a good book. Our computers, voice driven machines, and other
technological devices supposedly make our lives easier, but we often seem more
overwrought and rushed.

What to
do about it?

I’m
making a conscious decision to stop and announce, “Not me, anymore.” I’m going
to go back to making time for myself – whether exercising, reading, or hanging
out on the couch, I’m taking back a few hours for myself. Will you join me?

We’ll
call it The DHG Challenge. Our motto will be “Time for Me.” It doesn’t have to
be a lot of time, but it must be something personal to you.

There
will be a guest blogger in my November slot, but I’ll report how The DHG Challenge goes on December 13^th. In the meantime, go out, enjoy, and then e-mail how you make time for yourself at DHG@DebraHGoldstein.com. 

I’m
going to take the time to read book. 
What are you going to do?