Most of us are overwhelmed at work every day with “To Do” lists that never end. Mike Vardy, author and blogger, says to approach your list differently.
He says make a list of the top things you need to do this week, including work, family, personal, etc.with the answers to the question “Why do it” after each. Knowing the WHY instantly clarifies what has greatest value in your life. Then schedule your week.
All too often, we let the real priorities in our lives, people, loved ones, exercise, fun, slide under the overwhelm of work. And then we end up unhappy and unhealthy and resentful. Once you know why you want to do something, you can prioritize what is most important and be sure your to do list is meaningful for you.
To sign up for Snowden’s ezine newsletter on stress, happiness, marketing and motivation, go to: https://firedupnow.com/firedupemailregister.html
The Illusive Someday…. We all have things we put off, whether it’s the laundry, key tasks at work, filing, etc. And we have perfectly good reasons, like “I work better under pressure,” “I’ll get to it later,” “It’s not high priority.” The thing is, enough of those things we have not done pile up into…
Water and Food Make a Big Impact Many people are working longer hours and doing the work of several people. Hunched over a computer or isolated in a cubicle, this kind of work environment is not conducive to health. So change that. At least three times a day, get up, stretch, go for a walk…
Many people are now sitting more than 9 hours a day- eek…! Our bodies were crafted for us to be upright, All this sitting is highly dangerous. According to a new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine, sitting for long periods increases your risk of all-cause early death. In fact, it has been…
Look for the Good: Optimism as a Resilience Practice In a world that serves up a nonstop stream of bad news, choosing to notice what is going right is not naive. It is a trainable skill, and it is one of the more overlooked tools in a leader’s resilience toolkit. The habit of looking for…
Most of us have To-Do lists that never end, and when our day is over, we feel frustrated. Half-started projects, incomplete reports, books begun and never finished, all of these drain large amounts of energy and actually create stress. Incompletions are a form of self-sabotage, which can create anxiety, worry and tension. Every day, each…
One of the most important dimensions of any marketing plan should be customer retention. The best way to keep your business healthy is to take excellent care of your employees and existing customers. Even if the primary work you have done for them has been completed, check in regularly- at least once every 4-6 weeks. Educate your…