Stress is a killer – it is linked to the six leading causes of death including heart disease and cirrhosis. But if it doesn’t kill you, it can make you extremely ill. With every workplace suffering some level of stress, managing it is key to preventing diseases and ensuring a happy workforce. Let’s face it… Continue reading 26 Tips That Can Help You
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15 Ways to Beat Procrastination
pro·cras·ti·na·tion noun. The action of delaying or postponing something. We all do it. We all procrastinate in some way. It is human nature. Some of us are very good at procrastinating. Maybe too good. While others try to avoid it when they can. While reading about this topic, I found unending sources (both humorous and serious). “The sooner… Continue reading 15 Ways to Beat Procrastination
Why You Should Hold On Tight, Part 2
In my last blog, you were encouraged to hold on tight to those dreams of your’s. Some examples of very successful people were listed as ones who appeared to be failures. While looking at many resources, I found seven things you should remember and do in pursuing those dreams. I list those below. Remember you… Continue reading Why You Should Hold On Tight, Part 2
Grab Hold of These 3 Things
A friend of mine wrote some comments that several of his friends appreciated. I asked him if I could post those in my blog, and he has agreed to that. So, the following was written by Justin Maust (minus minor changes). Here are some things to help you grab hold of everything you were designed to… Continue reading Grab Hold of These 3 Things
Are You Mousy? Really??
Scientists have found the gene for shyness. They would have found it years ago, but it was hiding behind a couple of genes. Jonathan Katz Believe it or not, the word “mousy” is a synonym for shyness. Now that I made that clear, I have a question for you: Are you, or someone you know,… Continue reading Are You Mousy? Really??
Can These Really Change Your Life??
I believe that being grateful (thankful) does provide more to life. How about more happiness? Better health? Deeper relationships? Increased productivity? What if I told you that just one thing can help you in all of those areas? With Thanksgiving coming upon us very soon, I thought I would look at what it means to… Continue reading Can These Really Change Your Life??
Ponder on these: 7 Characteristics of a Successful Personality
Ponder on this: In his book, Psycho-Cybernetics, Dr. Maxwell Maltz outlines the following seven characteristics of a successful personality: #1 – Sense of direction – Be goal-driven, always looking forward, always striving for something. #2 – Understanding – Focus on your communication skills. Realize that people react to things based on their understanding of a situation.… Continue reading Ponder on these: 7 Characteristics of a Successful Personality
Heuristics
“Productivity is never an accident. It is always the result of a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort.” Paul J. Meyer. “Tomorrow: The best time to do everything you had planned for today.” Unknown. Does your productivity ever get hampered by your desire to find the best possible solution? As you seek… Continue reading Heuristics
4 Strategies That Just Don’t Work
“Reality is the leading cause of stress among those in touch with it.” Lily Tomlin “If I make a wrong decision, I worry what might have been. I stress out over very insignificant things.” Courtney Barnett There have been some days when I was so stressed, I didn’t know how much longer I could live with… Continue reading 4 Strategies That Just Don’t Work
Well, well, well. This is something different.
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy My blog for today is actually a video. I thought I would offer something different rather than offer another writing (which will be available next week). In this video, Captain Steve Trainor, USN (Retired), Ph.D., “emphasizes the importance of leadership development and preparing leaders beyond… Continue reading Well, well, well. This is something different.