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Stuck in the middle
I looked up the word "entropy". "Order to disorder in an isolated system", is the natural way things go. Weeds grow in a garden. People fill the natural gap. Life is a bit like Tetris. The only way to get through, is to avoid entropy by actually doing something.
My garden ... Views: 1256
It's like you're throwing a temper tantrum.
You know what you want to do. You know why you want to do it. You know how to do it. It's important. The growth of your business depends on it. But, no matter what you do the three-year old kid inside of you is stomping his or her feet ... Views: 1255
• Do you feel overwhelmed, inundated by your office, out of control, overscheduled and full of mental and physical stress?
• Are you running faster, multi tasking more and feeling that you can't get ahead?
• Do you accumulate piles of all the things you need to "decide" on? e.g. "I might ... Views: 1254
They say that giving some gift on their special day is said to be the best kind of way to show them that you really care for them, but your gift can be more special if you give it as a surprise and the best way would be having it delivered.
Now the question is what kind of gift to give? Well ... Views: 1254
"The distance is nothing; it's only the first step that is difficult." Marquise du Deffand
Now that we are in a new year, it is so cool to recognize how we all get to have two New Year’s in one year. The first obviously is when we will all celebrate 2010, and the second is of course our ... Views: 1253
"One's greatest challenge is to control oneself" -Kazi Shams
We've all experienced moments when our self-discipline was challenged. Whether it was not eating that extra cookie or finishing that work project before the deadline. We all know it can get difficult to deny ourselves immediate ... Views: 1250
Walt Disney knew exactly what soul was in his organization. It was the feeling of happiness and the joy of the Disney magic whether created in movies, theme parks, customer service or products. Those feelings were at the core existence or soul of the organization. Everything Disney does is ... Views: 1250
Out of clutter, fInd simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty, lies opportunity.
-Albert Einstein
ARE YOUR EMPLOYEES STRESSED AND OVERWHELMED?
Do you walk around the office and see piles of papers, empty take-out containers from late nights, and old coffee cups? ... Views: 1249
Like it or not, social media sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter are here to stay – and it isn’t just kid stuff anymore. In fact, businesses and individuals worldwide keep finding interesting ways to use social networks and other interactive online media to do some pretty amazing things – ... Views: 1249
A crane is a very useful machine that can be employed for moving heavy objects by suspending them from a long beam that lifts, moves, and places the object in question.
One of the most recent innovations in this field is the telescopic mast straddle crane, which can be classified as a ... Views: 1249
Many rave reviews and magazine articles have been already written about Active Autowerkes Turbo Kits and these kits and their many successors since have become well known for their clever bolt-on engineering, durability, affordable pricing and of course their ability to breathe fire into the ... Views: 1248
You know that big project (or presentation or proposal) that’s due in two weeks?
The one you haven’t started yet?
I know. I know. You’ve been meaning to do it. But it’s going to take HOURS and there are so many other things to do. You just haven’t had any big chunks of time to devote to ... Views: 1248
Everyday interruptions at work can cause barriers preventing you from using your time effectively and, ultimately, can be a barrier to a successful work environment. Learning how to deal with interruptions at work can be quite a challenge.
I recently read an article that showed ... Views: 1247
Today, most of us invest heavily in our homes by using the best objects in our living room, kitchen and bathrooms. However, surfaces such as glass, porcelain and tiles tend to get scratched and stained over a period of time. Once they start looking old and unaesthetic, you often have no option ... Views: 1247
Are you too busy, overwhelmed and feel like the “pile” keeps growing?
These ideas will get you back on track FAST…
KEYS
1. Know what’s important
2. Prioritize essentials
3. Prune time wasters
4. Create boundaries
5. Simplify processes
Know What’s Important
What do you value? ... Views: 1246
Think about what you did first thing when you landed at your desk this morning. I’m guessing you checked email, right? The scenario usually goes like this. You have a loose plan for the day in your head or on paper, you get into work, turn on the computer and start clicking away on email. ... Views: 1246
Finding wholesome family activities is crucial for everyone. While we have so many potential activities available to us in the modern world, not all of them are created equal. Working as a family on a project tends to be more fulfilling than simply sitting together and watching television, for ... Views: 1245
Powerful smart phones, computers, tablets, websites, software, blogs and social media. There are so many technology tools and gadgets these days that it is hard to keep up! On the other end of the spectrum are people that are glued to their devices, addicted to their "Crackberry." Indeed, for ... Views: 1245
Researching productivity seems to be a today’s trend. Experts and bloggers are talking and writing about boosting productivity at the workplace, defeating procrastination and increasingwork efficiency. Research-backed conclusions and personal thoughts, motivational stories and expert studies – ... Views: 1245
I’ve written before about how it’s helpful, when you’re facing writer’s block, to just sit with that sense of creative emptiness, and allow it to pass away on its own — rather than beating yourself up for being uncreative, or distracting yourself from the emptiness by playing Minesweeper. When ... Views: 1244
I used to be friends with a guy, Chad, who was a big movie buff. He knew every thing about movies. He fancied himself to be on par with Martin Scorcese and Quentin Tarantino in terms of being an encyclopedia about film. Although he aspired to be a filmmaker, he actually never made a movie. He ... Views: 1244
The task of filing paperwork is often the most hated and avoided in any office. The same is true about our email inbox! The good news is that it's not so hard as many people think to establish and maintain your filing when you have a system.
If you start your day by sitting at your cluttered ... Views: 1244
Probably each copywriter some day or other faces the problem, when he/she tries to write something, millions of distractions are falling on him/her that prevent him/her from completing the task. You are sitting at the workplace, charged with ideas, but as a result, words do not turn into ... Views: 1243
There is a popular TV show that follows the fate of gold miners in the Alaskan wilderness as they hung gold through the summer months. Gold mining in Alaska requires incredible amounts of machines and manpower. Digging through several feet of frozen mud is a monumental task that only the largest ... Views: 1242
Do you find that you are not as productive as you would have wanted to be? Maybe these self help tips will help you. Learn how you can manage your time and be more productive in your daily activities.
To start off my self help tips, I would highly recommend you to create your own schedule. It ... Views: 1242
I watched a bit of the last Presidential debate. Up until the point where the debate morphed into one big interruption.
Interruptions intrude into political debates, marriage conversations (and other intimate activities if you have children at home), and your work flow.
How well do you ... Views: 1241
Here’s a quick formula to maximize your performance:
Pressure
We all experience having an enormous amount of obligations, responsibilities & tasks on a daily basis with little time to accomplish them all. Do you ever feel like you are an octopus with skates on, constantly moving but not going ... Views: 1241
Creating a budget sounds like you're designing a rigid structure that you have to stick to regardless of what else is going on in your life. While a budget is a great set of guidelines that will help you keep your finances in order, you want a more flexible budget that will allow you to ... Views: 1240
There’s a simple way to re-focus your time and energy to get a better start and results in a new year—or any time of year—in any area of your life. Just ask yourself the two questions offered here.
Two emails I received reminded me about the principle described below. I’d already had in mind ... Views: 1240
Your habits shape your days. Whatever comes naturally and easily, you will do more of and attract more of into your life.
Most people have habits like brushing their teeth every morning, showering at specific times, eating at specific times but also negative habits that they just pick up, ... Views: 1238
NOTE: This article is an overview of the 3 most important steps to understand when overcoming an old procrastination habit, and how hypnosis can enhance and accelerate your taking those steps now.
The purpose of this article is simply to create understanding. Specifically, the understanding ... Views: 1238
In the last week alone I’ve done the following:
> Consistently eaten far more sugar than what feels good to my body
> Procrastinated and rationalized my way out of yoga class three times
> Found it mind-numbingly exhausting to empty my dishwasher
> Stayed up past midnight a handful of ... Views: 1238
Eighty percent of American executives feel that corporate America has a responsibility to promote wellness, according to a study by the American Management Association. On the other hand, less than twenty percent of U.S. employers offer lifestyle modification services, this according to the ... Views: 1238
The fourth and last quarter of the year is often the most critical to obtain a good annual review or a promotion, because it comes right before review time, and people, including managers, tend to remember recent events better than older ones. However, Q4 is also the most stressful, fast-paced, ... Views: 1237
You have a lot on your plate and a lot of things that are important to you. You've decided that you want to make health or lifestyle changes and spend more of your valuable energy on yourself. You want to feel better and be more of the person you know you can be.
The question is, "How do you ... Views: 1237
I was teaching a class the other day and one of the participants said ... it's like brain hoarding.
You've got so many amazing ideas, so many cool things you want to do. So many opportunities you want to take advantage of. You don't want to let them go.
The problem... like hoarding, ... Views: 1237
It is really annoying waking up in the morning and having to go to work when in reality what you really want to do is go back to bed. This groggy feeling can be fixed over time, but you need to follow some real advice if you want to make a big change. Also, it is not simply because you are not ... Views: 1237
In this post, I want to go further into the secrets of time tactics. In 2013, I want you to be the most time terrific expert out there in the field. I spoke before about the power of delegation. The most successful individuals on the planet delegate. When you have the ability to delegate ... Views: 1236
The main objective of every single enterprise is to get profits. Profit is a measurement of whether or not the company is failing or if it is still on track. The purpose of having a business would be to generate profit whilst satisfying buyers with the services offered. What precisely is ... Views: 1236
Do you have excuses that you are using a little too often? Do you notice that “I’m too tired” is a common response of yours? Do you hear the bit of resentment you are hanging on to in your “Why bother” response that you catch launching out of your mouth 3 times a day? I encourage you to dig ... Views: 1235
Multi-tasking is described by many of our readers and clients as an essential part of their time management strategy. It seems most people are proud of the fact they can multi-task. There is a perception that it makes you more efficient. I often have people say to me 'there is so much going on I ... Views: 1235
Every one of us has 24 hours in our day – no more, no less. Yet some people manage to get an awful lot done in that time and others just can’t seem to get anything done. These latter people fritter away their day, finding other things to do while avoiding the goals and tasks they ... Views: 1233
Ever stop to consider how your productivity influences other aspects of your life! Now we're not necessarily talking about being more productive at work to get that raise or promotion even though that's a definite plus! The focus of our conversation here today is about when you get more done how ... Views: 1233
For all you die hard Mac users out there, yes, I use Windows. I used to be a Mac snob: I used to hate Windows. I'm not exaggerating.
I still prefer Macs primarily because the system is more stable and user friendly and Macs are more reliable: they seem to last a lot longer than Windows ... Views: 1233
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could always close your work day with a sigh of satisfaction, knowing that you’d accomplished everything you’d set out to do? Unfortunately, most of us struggle to finish our tasks and end up overwhelmed by all the unfinished projects still waiting for us.
This ... Views: 1233
How negative thinking affects us? Is negative thinking a habit? What is the power of negativing thinking on your subconscious mind?
Have you heard someone say “I feel tried when I get up in the morning. I need to drink a cup of coffee, so I wake up?” Or “I always get nose allergy in July ... Views: 1231
Think of competition and the mind goes to –
• Beating others
• Out performing others
• Scoring better than all others
• Getting results faster and better than others
The mere thought gives you the feeling of painful efforts and fighting with unknown enemies.
Competition is also a ... Views: 1229
Whether you are leading a major initiative, trying to get your team to the next level, or attempting to corral a group of volunteers, there are three important steps every leader needs to apply to ensure a positive outcome and invested participants.
They are the 3 Fs — fuel, focus, and ... Views: 1229
After complaining that I had “too little time” to do all the things that “needed to be done,” a mentor said:
“You have the same amount of time per day that everyone else has…24 hours. You don’t need more time. What you need is the discipline to use the time you’ve got more wisely.”
With ... Views: 1228
Businesses are increasingly embracing enterprise mobile app development to streamline their critical processes, enhance efficiency, increase productivity and earn high returns on investment. Custom apps can save as much as 7.5 hours per employee per week, says a report by CDW. Another report ... Views: 1228