When things get hectic, sometimes the hardest thing to do is to take a breath and relax. But it’s often the best thing you can do.

When Kristin Hess and I (the Kristi/ens) need a fresh take on something or just need to clear our heads because we can’t think straight, we often grab lunch somewhere fun to have a meeting, instead of in each other’s office or crowded around our computers.

Some days, the only place we can make time for is our picnic table in the back — but when it’s a nice sunny day and we’ve both brought our lunch, it’s perfect. Other days call for a short drive to the DUOS kitchen or Goose the Market. And, yes, sometimes, it’s an after-work meeting at Sun King or Flat 12.

Whatever the place, a change of scenery often does the trick. We’re reinvigorated and ready to tackle the next project.

What do you do when things get hectic?

Indiana Humanities is participating in the December Think Kit challenge by writing something every day based on a writing prompt provided by the folks at SmallBox. This post was written by Kristen Fuhs Wells, director of communications.