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Stressed out people are not productive People

There are many ways to get stressed out. I will just address one or two here, as they pertain to this topic. The heart of any attempt to get more done and be more productive lies in you investing time in planning, preparing and getting organized prior to expending any energy. When you add all of this preplanning activity up, it sounds suspiciously like thinking, doesn’t? So what is the catch?

Have you ever had a large task looming ahead of you? You know it’s coming, you dread it and you stress out about it. That is the kind of thinking that slows you down, makes you ineffective and negatively impacts your productivity. It is also the kind of thinking that separates the people who have a plan from those that do not. The planning process starts a long time before this dreaded large task is due. By putting your faith in your planning process, you can avoid this paralyzing fear that turns all of us into walking zombies.

The Bungee Cord Will Not Break, Trust Me

I’m not sure what posses people to jump off a bridge and plunge hundreds of feet and do this on the basis that someone told them that the cord that stops them from splattering into the cement will not break. That’s trust. That is the kind of faith and trust you have to have in the systems and policies you have put into place to operate by. When you have that kind of faith and trust, then you will not be in a position to fear large tasks looming in front t of you because you will have prepared yourself for their arrival and be well ahead of the curve.

I’m using a large task only as an example here. It could be any stress-or; a meeting, an appointment with a new client, a deadline for submitting a report, anything that causes you to think about it and then basically do nothing concrete about it.

Thinking About Something And Then Doing Nothing About It Is Worse Than Not Thinking At All

At least ignorance is bliss. Sometimes I almost admire the people who seem to be able to just drift through life without getting wound up or worked up about things, the way I seem to do. I’m not sure if being “On” all the time is the best way to go. I did mention that I admire them sometimes, didn’t I? (more…)

  Posted By tyna     Sep 30, 2009       1 comment  

Are you short-changing yourself? Do you hold back on how big you let yourself dream? Is it time for you to super-size your goals and dreams? You know the adage-life gives us what you ask of it? It’s really true. Most people I know are timid about really “going” for it and have a lot of reasons and excuses as to why they can’t have what they want, even those of us who feel like we are “big thinkers” could turn up the volume of our desires and aim higher and as a result create stunning successes that benefit not only ourselves and our business but truly make the world a better place. I’m curious; if you could tell me right now, what your current big goals and dreams are. Could you describe them to me in glowing, vivid detail? Don’t be shy! Do you believe in yourself and the power of your dreams? Let me share a story with you. Recently I met Sean Stephenson, author of “Get Off Your But” and I can honestly say, I am forever changed. Sean has an interesting, compelling and inspirational life story. Sean was born with a bone disease which stunted his growth and has kept him wheelchair bound. While he may only measure 3 feet tall, Sean’s spirit, big heart, and optimistic “can-do” outlook on life is incredible and off the charts inspirational. Sean’s list of accomplishments is a mile long.. In our short time together I learned a lot via Sean’s formula which is heart’s desires + the mind’s focus, and pure intention = manifest miracles.

Sean hasn’t let physical limitations crush his dreams. He’s living testimony to-if he can do it, so can we! To his credit, Sean is a licensed psychotherapist, motivational and inspirational speaker who trains and facilitates groups internationally. When I met Sean, he’d just returned from Malaysia where he spent time with Virgin’s CEO, Richard Branson. You can learn more about Sean by visiting his site, reading his new book “Get Off Your But” (The title is a very clever and effective play on words) and watching his new show on A&E “The 3 Foot Giant”, which is slated to premier in fall of 2009.

What dreams of yours are limp, lifeless and need a shot of new life and energy? If you have the thought, and you have the desire-then honor your dream and take action on it today. As I learned from Sean, just get off your “but” (But… I’m too old, But… I’m not… But…) drop the excuses and claim what you want, AND take avid, inspired action. Dream it, design it and then go do it!

3 Keys to Transforming Your Dreams into Reality

1. Be Bold- Decide what you want. Pay attention to your desires. Your desires are the key to your new future. If you have lofty financial and business goals, what is the money for? How will you change your life? Your family’s life? Your community? Your world? Dare to dream bigger! Dare to make a difference. The truth? You can! (more…)

  Posted By tyna     Sep 2, 2009       6 comments  

How do you spell love?… when you reach the point where the happiness, security, and development of another person is as much of a driving force to you as your own happiness, security, and development, then you have a mature love. True love is spelled G-I-V-E. It is not based on what you can get, but rooted in what you can give to the other person.
~Josh McDowell

Would you like to be 100% happier than you are now? How about 1,000% happier? What stands between you and having greater happiness now? Read on to see how you can discover the happiness you’re looking for in your life. It’s just one step away.

Have you ever noticed how often people rely on others in their pursuit of happiness? How they expect someone else to make them happy? You might hear people say things like: “If only he would be nicer.” “Didn’t she know that would hurt my feelings?” “I would be happy if he would only talk to me more.”

When people have this idea in their head they can spend a lot of time figuring out how to fix or change other people.

What’s the trouble if you try this strategy? Not only do the other people feel irritated, they often get defensive at your attempt to “FIX” them. And it leaves you powerless. If THEY don’t change, YOU can’t be happy.

But even more important is that, since what you focus your attention on grows, focusing on what you don’t like will cause it to become what you notice most in your life.

Say, for example, when your significant other comes home they often leave a trail with their clothes, bags, books, whatever, strewn throughout the house. It drives you nuts! Every time you look at the residue of stuff they leave behind them, you feel irritated.

This has gone on for so long that now you notice every little piece of debris, everywhere you look, all the time.

And what you focus your attention on grows.

Perhaps you say something like this to them: “Can’t you pick up after yourself? You are such a slob.”

It’s probably not the first time you’ve talked about the clothes on the floor. And probably not much has changed since that first time. So what happens next?

The person leaving the clothes around probably gets annoyed at being told what to do. You lose hope that things will ever change. And you focus more and more on what you don’t enjoy about your partner. (more…)

  Posted By tyna     Apr 5, 2009       8 comments  

Stress Management - Declutter your thoughts instead of your house a stress solution for life

When your stressed you often live with clutter. Clutter in your home, in your office, your car and your life. It may not be easy but it’s fairly simple to begin to declutter your environment. You select a room or area to declutter and begin to clear out the area by throwing things that are unusable and giving away items that are usable but you no longer need. The difficult part is to give up those items that you’re emotionally attached to. Clutter comes in all forms, from the never ending to do list, the messy bathroom to stress of holding onto a relationship that is literally destroying your mind.

But what about the mind. Clutter in the mind causes confusion, you may experience loss of energy and overwhelm. But you can’t throw out the mind or give it away because it’s usable but you no longer need it.

One way to declutter the mind is to simply write. That may seem oversimplified but it’s a fact. When you write about a stressful situation you not only record your thoughts but you defuse the stress. A stress journal is the perfect solution. (more…)

  Posted By tyna     Feb 24, 2009       3 comments  

Introduction

If you don’t adjust your attitude, your life will continue as it is today. Oh yes, you’ll have periods when it seems like you’re better off than you were a year ago and then Bam! You’ll realize you’re exactly the same. Nothing has changed.

That’s because your bad attitude hasn’t changed. Do you want your life to be different? If the answer is yes, then make the commitment right now, today, to consciously turn your life around by adjusting your attitude.

Develop a winning attitude A really positive attitude change involves practice, commitment, time and effort.

A continuous effort is necessary to keep you from falling back into old stinking thinking habits. Look in the mirror each morning and congratulate your self on your efforts. Then go somewhere quiet and write in your journal.

Why keep a journal? Say What? What’s this about writing in a journal? Well, in order to clean up and change your attitude to one of gratitude you will need to do a few new things:

Keep a Journal - Get a spiral notebook and name it “My Daily Journal.” In it write down all the positive attitudes you experience each day and also all the negative self-defeating ones. No need for a moral judgement.

Write each day and notice how the patterns change. Within days you’ll notice that you:

Feel better

Smile at more people and more people smile at you

Accomplish more

Have a sense that life is good Are discovering a new you.

Learn to meditate.

Arrange for some quiet time each day.

Read inspirational books, take a walk, visualize, ask a higher power for guidance. Just take time to be with yourself. You’ll be in good company.

Take a personal inventory. Make a list of all the people you know, living and those deceased.

Make amends. List the amend you owe them. Arrange to meet with them, call them or write a letter. Make your amends; this will clean up the wreckage of your past.

Start walking. Walking makes the whole body feel good and when your body feels good your attitude becomes more positive. You’ll feel the benefits immediately.

You still have lots of work to do. You’ll perceive everything differently the instant you make a decision to change your attitude.

By day two you’ll be a happier person. There is real power in committing to change your life. You will feel better. I guarantee it.

Success Attitude: (more…)

  Posted By tyna     Feb 5, 2009       3 comments