We clutter our mind when we try to jam too much into it. When we do that we can’t see the proverbial ‘forest for the trees.’ Try these strategies to free up brain space.
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Do you have too much to do and not enough time to do it? Unfortunately, we are not going to get more time. We need to use our gift of 24 hours wisely.
" Nothing is more important than this day." Goethe We get things done by keeping focus on what is important. The best way to deal with distractions is to manage them, rather than letting them manage us. Try these tips to gain better focus:
2. Turn your Smart phone off for 90 minutes and stick to your important task. 3. Turn off notifications on all devices including email notifications on your email. 4. Be clear about those things that distract you and eliminate them. 5. Meditate for 30 minutes a day. 6. Balance work, play and sleep. 7. Drink less caffeine. 8. Take time to breathe slowly. “The bad news is time flies. The good news is that you are the pilot.” Michael Altshuler (from www. Goodreads.com) To become the person your want to be, you need to know yourself. Find a quiet spot and ponder the following five questions.
1. Who are you when you are alone? 2. What does freedom mean to you? 3, What do you fear the most? 4, What do you need to let go? 5. What can you do today to grow into what you want to become tomorrow? “Your visions will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. Who looks outside, dreams; who looks inside, awakes” C.G. Jung We get things done by keeping focus on what is important. The best way to deal with distractions is to manage them, rather than letting them manage us. Try these tips to gain better focus:
1. Clarify in your head why you are listening.
2. Let the speaker, speak without making any judgements on what is said. 3. Wait before responding - don't over-speak the speaker. 4. Rephrase in your own words what you understand the speaker said and repeat it back to the speaker. 5. Hear everything that is being said, reflect on the content and search for meaning. 6. Respond with empathy and understanding. 1. Align common purpose, goals and values with strategic direction.
2. Establish measurable objectives. 3. Define, roles, responsibilities and accountability. 4. Clarify team processes and procedures. 5. Encourage positive communications. 6. Cultivate high trust, constructive working relationships and a learning environment. 7. Work with other teams for the good of the whole. 8. Measure individual and team performance. 9. Take time to celebrate. Here are four strategies you can do today to get going on that big project.
Giving difficult feedback is not always easy. Here are eleven tips to keep in mind when you are faced with correcting an individual.
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AuthorRichard P. Fontanie MSW, From his pending Book Fontanie | Quicktips Archives
July 2019
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