Do you consider yourself to be in possession of a creative mind? Or do you consider yourself lacking creativity? In either case, a creative mind needs to be exercised if one wants to be able to easily tap into it when needed. It is like conditioning your body for a 20 mile bike ride –
Hopefully after reading last week’s article you set a goal to create your To Do List each day before you left work or first thing when you arrived each morning. If you didn’t, this week will be your chance to make writing a To Do List a daily goal. (Of course you don’t have to
There are numerous strategies a person can use to prioritize their day and their work tasks. What is most important is that you find a strategy that works for YOU and you use it CONSISTENTLY. Most of us have heard that it takes 21 days to create a new habit – this means 21 days
Procrastination is an evil beast that zaps our energy and confidence. But who doesn’t struggle with procrastination? No one I know. Some people struggle more than others, but the reality is that from time to time we all find ourselves putting off complex tasks, avoiding the unpleasant ones, or letting ourselves become distracted by trivial
When we listen to the natural cadence of our bodies and plan our activities accordingly, we are able to maximize the outcomes of our efforts. Without knowing our energy cycle we find ourselves fighting to manage the simplest of tasks. Answering the following questions will help in understanding your natural energy cycle so you can
Some of the things I am sharing may SURPRISE you. In fact, if you find yourself sitting in front of your computer or holding your smart phone in your hand while your mouth is agape – it’s okay – I used to do the same at what you are about to read. Sign #1: ARGUING.
How productive are your teams? Take a closer look – maybe they are suffering from one or more of the 9 Barriers to Teamwork. Lack of Vision. When teams form it behooves them to take time to determine their vision (or objective if you prefer). Vision serves as a compass for the work ahead. Energy
I won’t lie to you by telling you that staying motivated during change is easy. It isn’t. Change can be exhausting and scary because of its inherent uncertainties. In 2008, I was laid off from a faculty position at a 2-year college. It was a job I put my heart-and-soul into for 5 ½ years.
M You must motivate yourself before you can motivate others. It has been said before … walk the talk … lead by example … practice what you preach …. However you say it, motivating your team starts with you. Take a moment for honest self-reflection. Are you motivated? O Understand what motivates your team.
Last week we delineated between Intrinsic and Extrinsic motivation. This week we use what we learned and apply it to common situations in which we need to motivate ourselves. Situation 1: Wake up on wrong side of bed. Sometimes we simply wake up in a bad mood. If we don’t shake it, we carry our
