Sunday, July 27, 2008

Rescue Recess



"join the rescue recess movement"

Remember when as a kid in school, the recess bell would ring. My heart would jump for joy as I would always try to be the first to hit the swings or grab the soccer ball. Ahh...recess, exhilarating fun. A chance to get out of the stuffy classroom and get some oxygen pumping through the system with some good old fashioned fresh air. Beautiful!

"get out of your stuffy office and into the sunshine"

Imagine if, every business had to give it's employees a recess in the morning and another in the afternoon? I would bet anyone, that productivity would increase, stress would be reduced and the work place would be a happier place. Just like the kids, it would be hard for the big people, to be stressed when they are having fun. Kids can invent games and so can the supposedly smarter adults.

"it's not possible to be stressed when you are having fun"

I know some are thinking, hey Eduardo, we have coffee or smoke breaks now, so what's the difference? Is this just semantics? NO, this is a fun break. Do what you like but have fun for 20 minutes, twice a day. Companies in my world would do what ever they could to facilate the fun concept. Maybe they would install Wii games on your computer or just tell you to go outside and go for a walk in the park. Perhaps 20 minutes wouldn't be enough? Who cares how long the break is, if the productivity and quality of work go up?

"what this world needs is more fun"

We've got it all wrong, life isn't and shouldn't be serious stuff. Life should be fun, easy and abundant (there I go again). Creativity which is the juice for super achievement is hard and difficult when your world gets too serious. Creativity is the offspring of fun. Isn't that beautiful? Have more fun, get more abundance.

Hey another great idea....what if when people go for counselling when their relationship is falling apart, they are first required to visit the Happy Consultant. He or she would prescribe a heavy dose of fun to be taken for an extended period. If that didn't work, then go straight to your lawyer.

"and what about Happy School for the slow learners"

I have decided that the world of business, needs "happy consultants". Forget the psycholgist, first try a happy consultant. I think I'd make a great happy consultant. I've got the qualifications...I'm happy. That's the first prerequesite. Next, I'm creative, I can think of ton of ways to have fun. I've done and love to research the topic. So hire me! (I'm expensive but I'd give a money back guarantee on funny paper of course).

I figure that if the workplace was a happier environment, that it would save companies and even the government billions of dollars in lost productivity. The health system wouldn't be over stressed. And most importantly the world would be a better place. This is just so good...I'm excited...wait recess is over, I better get back to work.

Smile, there is always a goofball like me, looking out for you!

Eduardo

P.S. Donations to the 'Rescue Recess' movement can be sent directly to me.

4 Comments:

Anonymous gracie1956 said...

Well it worked...I'm smiling and I actually laughed out loud thinking that I have a "goofball" looking out for me. Hey I have an idea, lets get the next president to appoint you to a new cabinet position, Minister of Fun! I know this for sure, this country could use a little hilarity just about now. I think Mr. Obama just might go for your idea. You notice I am affirming who our next president will be!

I did a lot of thinking about your reply to what I wrote on your last blog entry and you are right. Instead of wasting my energy on negative thinking I need to concentrate on making a difference in my little corner of the world. That is after all how the world changes, one person at a time. Thank you for taking the time to write back on my comments. I hope you don't mind the volume of my comments. You do make me think and I appreciate your positive attitude.

July 27, 2008 5:44 PM  
Blogger Edward McBeth said...

Only one problem Gracie....I am a Canadian.  So I'll have to decline your next presidents offer of Minister of Fun.  Instead I'm applying for an international position.  I have to raise my sights a little and recognize that I'm capable of becoming a world class goofball!I value your comments here Gracie, they add greatly to the conversation..

July 27, 2008 6:03 PM  
Blogger FAB said...

I love it! I happen to work in an environment where fun is encouraged and wow are we creative, and productive and I can't wait to get to work everyday, not everyone can say that huh?

July 28, 2008 12:13 PM  
Blogger Edward McBeth said...

Indeed FAB, you are one of the lucky one's.

July 28, 2008 9:53 PM  

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