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Some people think that time away from the computer is just non-productive inactivity.  Nothing wrong with that.  We all need a break from time to time. 

However, non-computer time can also be crucial productive thinking time.  And enforced time away from the computer should always be seen as a rare opportunity for productive thinking.

For without the constant distraction of the “next-big-thing-you-just-gotta-get-or-you’ll-miss-out-on-all-the-money-that-everyone-else-will-be-making” email, thinking time can be incredibly valuable.  It makes time on the computer much more efficient.

Take me for example.  I’ve recently spent so much time online posting comments on forums, oil rig hopping, tweeting, making and editing videos, learning software, getting my Aweber emails a BIT more sorted, keeping up with my non-IM eBay business and generally being BUSY, that I totally forgot about the THINKING and PLANNING side of my business.

I have recently changed direction in my online efforts – that was a conscious direction change.  But… and this is a massive confession… I realised only recently that I although I had changed direction from where I was, I hadn’t definitely decided where I wanted to go to!  I had no goals, no target, no objectives…. no focus! No wonder my online strategy was a mess! 

Without a definite idea of where YOU want YOUR business to go, you stand precisely NO chance of getting there – because you don’t know where “there” is!

Simple but crucial.

Ever felt you’ve got so caught up in the working part of business that you’ve forgotten about the thinking and planning parts?  Yet planning and thinking are CRUCIAL for long term success!  

“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”

You’ve heard that before, right?

And bearing in mind that your subconscious mind is so much better at solving problems than the conscious mind (that’s why everything always looks better in the morning ) - you NEED non-focused time for your subconscious to work.  Time away from the computer might be just what you need to move your business forward productively.  If you feel like you’re “spinning in mud”, you need time to refocus.  Step away from your business and THINK about where YOU actually want to go with it.

I’ve identified my problem!  That means I can solve it!  What about you?