Tidbits to remember during life’s trials. Focus on the end goal.
A bit of martial arts wisdom this evening
Category: Productivity & Effectiveness
As a long-time executive assistant and project coordinator, I continually search for ways to eek the most out of my time. This is my collection of tips and tools to master your time.
What’s Your Self-Love Language?
I’ve heard about our language of self love recently. Fortuitously I stumbled upon this graphic that, in my estimation, explains the different types well.
One thing I’ve been focusing on lately: deliberately doing things that give me energy. Part of Stephen Covey’s “Sharpening Your Saw”. These deliberate actions that help you get better, recharge you, ensure you have the energy to accomplish your goals.
I want my life filed with vigor and joy. Seeking out what fuels my soul is critical. I don’t want to simply be drifting from exhausted night to exhausted morning. This list helps guide me regarding those actions.
Do you find it helpful? I’d love to hear your thoughts.
Quote of the Day: October 4, 2019
Someone, somewhere, won’t like you no matter what you do. If you’re the nicest person ever, someone will despise you for being nice.
Therefore, be true to yourself.
Watch “Watch This Before You Make Another Decision” on YouTube
Ah, good ol’ Gary V! I deeply appreciate his raw “get the fuck off your ass and get to work” videos. See, I dive deep into over-thinking. Churnimg through “what-ifs” is reflexive. And second guessing my choices? I’m a master at that, too. And it drives me nuts. I KNOW it’s a waste. I KNOW you can’t know how any choice would play out differently. Yet my brain churns through this nonsense. These videos are a good reminder to be vigilant against that and stop that waste of energy, that degradation of confidence. Forward! Move forward. Move, and forward. Don’t look back.
A Quick Piece Of Blogging Advice
One of the blogs I follow will, often, post a flurry of posts in one burst. So my email becomes laden with a string of 8, 9, 10 posts.
I want you all to be aware of a feature within all blogging platforms I’m familiar with: “Scheduling Posts”.
Below is a screen capture of the current layout for WordPress.
This helps in a couple ways.
- You don’t flood your readers with content.
- Regular postings are better for you, SEO-wise. Scheduling 10 posts to occur over 10 days is better for your site in the eyes of Google.
So, one fast bit of blogging advice. Cheers!
Quote of the Day: Warren Buffett
“The difference between successful people and really successful people is that really successful people say no to almost everything.”
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Mr. Buffett’s quote resonates with me a couple of ways.
- It’s so easy to get caught up in busyness that we lose sight of effectiveness.
- Focus is key. Stephen Covey phrased it as “area of influence” vs. “area of concern”. We spread our focus away from the places where we can make an impact, we lose our effectiveness.
- A good friend of mine has a phrase “don’t step over dollars to get to nickles”. Keep your eyes on your goals, and let that determine what’s important.
- We must spend time reminding ourselves what’s important, on where we are trying to go.
- Lastly, life is short. Focus it on what’s important.
Your Thursday Dose Of Positivity
Ah, the power of thankfulness! It’s important to maintaining that positive vibe, you know?
I hope your Thursday is going well, and that you’re feeling great about what you’re doing.
Watch “Seth Godin | Advice that Changed My Life” on YouTube
I just discovered Bryan Elliot’s YouTube series “Behind the Brand” with this video of Seth Godin. As I greatly admire Seth’s work, I went ahead and watched. I found it well worth my time, and feel it’s well worth yours. Overcome disappointment, and move forward.
A Quote About Conquering Fear
Here’s a powerful quote about triumphing over your fears. We often want to curl up and hide from them. However, it’s only by facing them, then taking action, that we truly find victory.
Some Thoughts On Motivation
A few months ago I made the decision to live move effectively. I’ve been feeling stuck for some time, with the associated feelings of powerlessness and frustration. I’m not a fan.
I’ve understood for decades the power of the mind. That we can actively, proactively engage our thoughts and change the way we interact with the world. And that doing so is powerful and game-changing.
I was stuck in some old frustrations: regret, guilt, getting overwhelmed with all the potentials. All come from fear. All weren’t rationale. All held me back. And I got sick of it.
I’ve also known that what I feed my mind impacts my energy, my focus and my drive. I’m now shifting what I put into my head. What I watch, listen to.
I’m reading more. Such works as Good To Great, The Power of Habit, The 4 Disciplines of Execution. Every day I want to grow. Every day I want to be better when I go to bed than I was when I woke up.
I’m starting my day with a focus on motivation, on positive energy. This week, I’m opting for motivational videos (the one below is what I watched today). It does feel a bit silly right now, even with all I’ve studied showing the truth to doing this. When I get past the notions of “what others might think”, though, I feel better. The day feels lighter, and have more energy. It’s easier to say “no” to the things that hold me back.
The funniest part in all this: “what other’s might think” has done nothing for me. It adds nothing to my life. And, really, in the end, what have I to loose?
One day at a time. One action at a time. Each moment, each step, each day moves me forward. And that’s where I want to be.
You going to join me there?