Thank you workplace flexibility

We often don’t take time to celebrate the little things in life.  What we are truly thankful for and what makes us smile.  So I’m starting the never ending blog entry…it is a list of why I (and hopefully you) are thankful for being in a workplace that allows some flex.  Please feel free to add to it in the comments section or by @leanneclc on twitter or on CLC’s facebook fan page.  I will update it regularly (not sure what that means yet…maybe not weekly but definitely more than monthly)

What gave me the idea was my little one’s baby book.  She is certainly not a baby anymore, but we still update it regularly with little everyday memories I want to be able to remember.  If we don’t write them down I know they will escape me as we all grow and change.  And she likes to help me with the phrasing of them and then read all of them from the first to the last as we update it.

So, too, with this blog post.   If we don’t take a moment to tell why we’re thankful for workplace flexibility how will our employers know what’s important and who workplace flex is important for.  And it will give us something to look at and smile about on those grumpy days.

I’m excited about this list…I hope it helps you to take a moment in your day and maybe start your own list (and not necessarily for flex) about what made you smile today.

August 20, 2009 – Little one asked me to read her a book at pre-school drop off & I could!  (Nemo seek & find book)

August 21, 2009 – Ability to nap during the day.  I’m taking one today along with fellow twits @CravingBalance, @kelly_carlin @njggirl @reepre and @copywritermaven.  Did you know Charlie Rose takes a nap many work days and that @zappos has a room for employees to nap as needed?

August 27, 2009 – Caught really great play “Click, Clack, Moo” with little one in middle of the day.

September 30, 2009 – Monitoring day 3 of fever/flu for little one as I work from home.  I’m concerned but not overly…I would be much more concerned if I wasn’t working from home.

September 30, 2009 via Twitter: @chrysula tweeted: Grateful for #flexwork because baby just crawled under my chair and kissed my toes.

October 8th – Hubby surprised me with fun overnight trip to hotel/casino/restaurants/shops.  He’s been traveling a lot and this was our R&R together…told me on Tuesday…able to get away on Thursday/Friday.

October 8th – Had Radio Show to do on #worklife during the evening of fun getaway with hubby.  No worries…hubby had dinner and playtime with little one keeping her at bay and keeping me on track at work.

October 12 – One of those odd holidays – Columbus Day – no school for little one – so lots of fun playing board games in the am – some work in the afternoon – followed by shopping with a friend…feeling very balanced today!

November 5 – Off to a conference which usually stresses me out…but not today.  My consulting hubby is between clients and his firm is all about recharging during that time.  So he’s home playing with the little one…I’m flying away.  Nice role reversal for both of us.

November 16 – Daddy’s home with little one which is good because I’m not and it’s her birthday.  I’m sending video along that includes Elmo saying “hi” – I’m thinking she won’t miss me a bit.  I’m missing her a bit but I’m at a great conference and am loving being here, too.

December 2 – Dance break in the morning with little one and Michael Jackson.  Just got off a great business call so why not celebrate with a little dancing!