If you’re someone who’s on the road a bunch then you’re also very familiar with the re-entry period of coming home.
The transition on the road, off the road, back on, off is an art and science unto itself.
But here’s a little practice that can make a big difference…
Have a friend in town who you tell when you’re back home and when you’re leaving again.
The simple act of texting “I’m home” helps you transition into being back home.
The simple act of texting “I’m leaving for a couple weeks” helps you remember that the road is different from home.
The transition off the road back home and from home to back on the road is hard. And it runs wild here in Nashville and the rest of the music business. It has the power to tear relationship and marriages apart. I’ve seen it. You probably have too.
It doesn’t have to be that way but it takes a lot of intentional work to make it better, smoother and connected throughout.
“I’m home” is a great place to start.
***When you tell someone you’re home they’ll probably respond with something like Welcome Back. Which is such so subtly meaningful to all of us. To be welcomed home makes home an even better place to be.
***There is surely much more to be written on this topic, specifically in regards to married couples. I’ll save that for another time.
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