One of the enjoyable aspects to working in a home office (and there are many!) is the loyal dog snoozing at my feet. He makes sure I get some fresh air at noon so I get back to work with a clear head, and he’s just good company. Of course, there are times when he could be a little less noisy, although clients hearing him while we’re on the phone don’t seem to mind. In fact, some then confess to working in a home office too!
So here are some of the things we can learn from dogs, modified from a longer list making the rounds of the Internet (author unknown):
- Stretch before rising.
- Run, romp and play daily.
- Take long walks.
- On warm days, stop to lie down on the grass.
- On hot days, drink lots of water and rest under a shady tree.
- Eat with gusto.
- Be loyal.
- Never pass up the chance to go for a ride, and enjoy the wind in your face.
- Take naps. Relax every muscle.
- When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
What else do you learn from your dog?
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Everything tastes better when you eat it outdoors!
Natural smells are wonderful, artificial perfumes are stinky!
I agree with both! Although Donna I think you learned your lesson from the barbecue, not the dog…
Even though I’m allergic to dogs (but I do like them…especially big dogs) I find these points so true…especially the last one.
Keep up the great work Sue!
Thanks for commenting, Cyrus! With a dog, you’ll get the same enthusiastic greeting whether you have been gone five minutes or five hours, and it really is kind of heart-warming. When I was little, my father used to take the train to work. Although I don’t remember it, we kiddies used to run down the street to meet him, and he said it always made him smile.