What is Autumn REALLY telling us? 

Our weekly Swindon business advice column with Gail Gibson

 

Nature provides a huge amount of inspiration, as we witness its marvellous sights and sounds; designed, sealed and delivered by Mother Nature. Aside from the colourful seasonal displays, is there a message behind each season? What is she telling us?

Right now, in mid autumn we see many changes; shorter days, bare naked trees, bright berries and signs of closing up for a while. Consider your business in relation to autumn. What is this season really telling us to do?

Here are 3 Autumn Revelations:

1. Preparation. Look around you at the wildlife. What are they doing? They are gathering food for the winter months ahead. Soon food will be scarce as the winter frosts set in and plants shroud themselves in a naked display. Storage of food for sustenance is of utmost importance right now.

Are you preparing yourself for the next season in your business? Is now a productive time to gather information and/or opportunities and make changes to your business product or service? Will you survive the winter?

2. Hibernation. Bears do it for the entire winter season! It's their time to slow down, to get cosy and to rest. It's a chance to sleep and to lessen the pace of life. For three seasons each year a bear's life is hectic; from mating to procreating in the spring, to fishing and feasting throughout the summer, then making the ultimate hibernation den during the autumn. Phew, now that's hard work!

Do you give yourself and your business an opportunity to hibernate? Do you take stock of what has happened in your business? Do you step back from the frantic busyness, to build your den for the winter?

3. Revival. After the long sleep you awaken refreshed and rejuvenated. It is truly energy building. Inspiration comes from knowing a rebirth is on the horizon; new beginnings and new challenges. Just like a drained battery with no life left to give, you recharge and reignite, ready for the warm spring days to come.

 

Give yourself a chance to rebuild your energy levels. Bring together the elements of preparation and hibernation to launch a new product or service in the New Year. Wind down for the year, recharge, and then wind up for your own new beginning.

 

Written by Gail Gibson of True Expressions
Discovery, Change, Transformation