Tim, Lisa, Kathrese, & I just returned from Realm Makers. Next month a couple of others will be attending the ACFW conference. ‘Tis the (conference) season. So what do you do when you get home to come down from the conference high?
If you’re lucky, your firstborn will start football and junior high while your second born starts the “big kids'” elementary school. Bonus if it’s the junction of first of the month (status reports) and critical project milestones. Nothing like the outside world to pierce your enthusiasm like an arrow through a hot air balloon.
Even if your week is a bit nuts and especially if you have time to ease back in, do a few things to keep the spirit alive.
1. Post pictures on social media
You get to see the conference all over again. Also it allows you to tag people while your memory is fresh. This helps keep you in the loop.
2. Post highlights on social media
Same reason and purpose as above. If time is limited, set specific times or do this when you have down time.
3. Blog about it
Yes, everyone and their mascots will be writing them too. You may not get many views but then again you might. If nothing else, you have a record of your time there.
4. Make a to do list
Did you have appointments? If so, follow up with the materials each person requested. If the person you met with wasn’t interested, send a thank you anyway. They took their time to meet with you. It never hurts to be gracious.
Gather the business cards you received and enter them into your contacts list. Correspond with anyone who might not have your information. Organize your class notes.
You’re all rejuvenated and ready to write. Set goals and get to work. That’s why you spent the money to go.
Now I’m off to fill out permission slips and emergency contact forms.
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