Spring-animals

The fox. The bear. The deer. The rabbit. The frog. The bee. The butterfly. The ladybug. The hummingbird.

Nine of natures most active animals or insects. They are also species that we do not see often in the winter time. They are signs of spring. Why on earth would animals be included in a message about human performance? Why should we care? Well, neither of them are on the verge of extinction; so we do not have to worry about that topic. However, all nine of them are preparing to do what they do best:

Get stuff done!

Plus, all nine of them are athletic in some capacity.

I do not know about you, but I have plenty of things to get done between now and December 31, 2013. Actually, I have a lot of stuff to do before April, May, and September of this year. Neither one of us shares the same DNA as these nine animals, but we share similar goals - we speak and eat differently though. If you feel as though most things around you seem like they are picking up at a faster pace, then you are probably correct. Typically, when the pace picks up we must form to it. For example, you have a business meeting at work in which your boss decides to lay three projects on you with  due dates between April 1st and May 15th. Clearly, the amount of work has doubled or tripled. But, do you slow down and work at a slow pace? Slow down, organize, and work at a steady pace? Or, just work at a high speed?

Personally, I would choose choice "B", slow down, organize, and work at a steady pace. For one, it can minimize mistakes while being efficient. Secondly, our bodies act the same manner. Our bodies are required to get a set position in order to train properly and to produce at different intensities. Many of us are coming off hectic winters that saw plenty of snow, rain, wind, snow, more snow, freezing temperatures, snow, warm temps, and snow (I get it. I have seen my share of snow this winter). Therefore, in this transition to spring, which has already brought more snow; and will most likely bring rain and winds, we must adapt to the changing atmosphere. When it picks up, we pick up. What will we do differently?

The fox, bear, deer, frog, bee, butterfly, ladybug, and hummingbird are going to eat, multiply, and work diligently. Recommendation: stay out of there way but mimic their way of spring life.

Purpose and Development,
Derek

Derek Arledge, CSCS         TEEM Performance Training          www.teempt.com