What would you do with yourself if there were no problems to solve? How often do we make up problems to give us something to do?

—Calm App Reflection

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Imagine you are a business owner or executive working 80+ hours a week.

What if you are a homemaker or caregiver putting in just as many or more hours?

What would happen if you were given a golden ticket which suddenly takes all of the responsibilities and other burdens off your shoulders? What might you do with your own mini-sabbatical?

Consider the following activities and the problems you might create:

• Planning and going on a two-week cruise or vacation
• Setting up tee times and playing unlimited rounds of golf for a week
• Planning and checking off 2 or 3 bucket list activities
• Visiting family and friends in multiple states you haven’t seen in years
• Make up a one- or two-week adventure of your own

EXERCISE:

How did it feel to contemplate those scenarios?

What would it be like to increase the problems of your choosing?

How important is problem-solving for you to feel engaged, purposeful and alive?