I admit it. I am one of them. It is September, and I start looking for pumpkin spice lattes. By the time we get to October, it needs to be a regular part of my day! I know, I know. People are scoffing right now. I get it, I really do. However, I like it and that is what this column is about.

There is a little privately owned coffee shop just down a small side street from my office, located in our historic downtown. I leave my office and take the short walk to the coffee place. While I walk, I look in windows. I notice the trees. I listen to the birds. I smile at people I pass by. Once I get to the coffee place, I smell the coffee. I look at all the goodies that there are to buy. I chat with the owner. Once I get my coffee, I stroll back to my office, sipping the entire way, enjoying the flavor of my treat.

You may wonder what the point was of my little interlude. The point is that I left my office and allowed myself to stop working and just be in the moment. This little 10 minute break recharges me. It gives me energy. It makes me happy! Because I do this, I am actually more productive!

So, what have you done today to take a time out? To be in the moment? To recharge? While you are thinking, I will finish my latte! Always, enjoy the journey!