Return on Life: Your inner compass

Were you a fan of NBC's The Biggest Loser this past season? It's amazing and impressive, the changes made by the participants, and the progress they made in creating healthier lives. In a recent issue of USA Weekend (which arrives with our Sunday newspaper), the Question & Answer section inside the front cover included a query about Bob Harper, the show's host. What caught my attention was the quote in which he summed up the participants: "They were off track and lost their inner compass."

Losing our inner compass results in our taking actions that are not aligned with what's truly important to us. It's easy, in the busy-ness of daily life to get into a reactive mode, and get off track. When was the last time you checked your inner compass, to determine whether your daily activities are aligned with the values you find most important. If it's been awhile, set aside some time, just for yourself, to give it some thought. You may need to "recalibrate" to get back to your true North. Even if you're fortunate enough to love your work and you don't feel a need for a break, take one anyway. If your inner compass is not out of whack, taking some time to reflect will help keep it in line!