Sixteen hours of driving solo characterized my weekend up to San Francisco for a conference known as Expert’s Academy. That’s SIXTEEN hours… one-six. One more than fifteen; one less than seventeen (sorry about that, ozone layer).

Now after only getting home a few days ago, saying that I’m exhausted is a huge understatement. And though I could spend endless blog space filling you in on my weekend and the lessons learned, I feel that it’s more appropriate to talk about something else…you.

Yes, you. The one in the chair in front of your laptop with Facebook open on a separate page and the TV blaring in the background (ok, so I probably got 2 out of three right…not bad).

Regardless of where you are in your life right now, I know that like me, you are on a journey to accomplish something this week. You may not be physically traveling much of anywhere (let alone 16 hours), but you are progressing towards something in your life. Whether its midterm exams, balancing work and school, or dealing with friends and family, you’re going somewhere.

So…

Here are some rules of the road to help you through your week.

1. Go the speed limit. By going too fast and rushing through your weekly activities, you run the risk of putting your final goals in jeopardy.
2. Listen to music. Some of our most creative thoughts come when listening to music that intrigues and inspires us. Also, listening to that perfect “pump up song” can give us the added motivation to accomplish our daily tasks.
3. Spare the A/C and roll down a window. Instead of being locked up in your own home 24/7 with the air conditioner/heater blasting, take a trip outside and enjoy the world around you.
4. Take short breaks to snack and refuel. Make sure that both your mind and body are in tip-top shape. By taking proper care of yourself, you will find that you are far better prepared to tackle everything in front of you.
5. Don’t get frustrated by traffic. Yes, hitting a snag in the road can be very frustrating. Remember that your successes will not only be based on what you accomplish, but how you go about doing it.
6. Finally, enjoy the ride. Take a few minutes to look around as you make progress towards your everyday goals.  Don’t just see the next few days as ‘just another week’, but instead as the week you accomplished something great.

Regardless of the situation, I encourage you to bring some positivity and enthusiasm to your own travels this week.

****I would love to hear about your accomplished goals at the end of this week! Simply fill out a comment post below or email me at Scott@ScottBackovich.com . ****

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