How often do you experience regular periods of silence? Here are a few related posts you may have missed.
“Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.”
“Fools live to regret their words, wise men to regret their silence.”
“When your rage is choking you, it is best to say nothing.”
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In the journey of productivity, we often dance between action and delay.
Procrastination might feel like a momentary comfort, but true satisfaction comes from conquering tasks.
When we break through the barrier of resistance and complete what we’ve been avoiding, we unlock a powerful sense of achievement, and our brains reward us with dopamine, reinforcing the joy of progress.
Look at every small step as a victory and embrace tasks head-on to transform not just your productivity, but your entire mindset. Choose progress over postponement, and watch your fullest potential unfold.
EXERCISE:
Implement the 2-minute rule: If a task can be completed in less than two minutes, do it immediately.
This prevents small tasks from piling up and becoming overwhelming.
If you want to tackle bigger things please read David Allen’s classic book Getting Things Done.
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Did you know that the Beatles developed their musical skills through intense and grueling work, particularly during their time in Hamburg, Germany?
Their extraordinary commitment to improvement involved several strategies, including:
EXERCISE:
In what areas of your world have you expected ordinary efforts to produce extraordinary results?
How can you apply more than a few hard days nights to have more extraordinary results come together for you?
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Louise Hay’s life was marked by remarkable transformations and achievements. Born in 1926 in Los Angeles, California, she overcame a troubled childhood to become a pioneering figure in the self-help movement.
Noteworthy facts about her life include:
Faced with a cervical cancer diagnosis, she chose alternative methods of healing. Her methods included an intensive program of affirmations, visualization, nutritional cleansing and psychotherapy.
Other notable efforts included AIDS support, publishing success, and her numerous philanthropic efforts until the age of 90, which have inspired millions of people around the world.
EXERCISE:
Check out Hay’s most notable book, You Can Heal Your Life to help you make the rest of your life the best of your life.
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How often do your thoughts about the past hijack you from the “here and now moments” of your life?
If this occurs more often than you would like, consider this list of strategies to pull you back to the gifts of the present:
Seeking professional help through therapy to address unresolved emotions and trauma can be used with any of these strategies to offer additional guidance and help move us forward.
EXERCISE:
Where do past events still have you in their grip?
What strategies from today’s post offer the best approach for you to step boldly into the gifts of the present?
How self-aware are you? Here are a few related posts you may have missed.
“Can I get Caller ID for the voices in my head?”
“We learn who we are in practice, not in theory.”
“Contemplate your monk mind instead of your monkey mind.”
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How often do you find yourself using intensity and consistency to produce the results you desire?
If you are like many people, you probably use a balance between the two to create an optimal strategy for achievement, benefiting from areas of steady progress with the occasional acceleration provided by intense effort.
In football, we can see numerous examples where extensive practice and running routine plays consistently can be the source of many wins over the course of a season.
In recent years the “Tush Push” has been used particularly by the Philadelphia Eagles to make short yardage for first down conversions or to score a touchdown. In spite of many defenders knowing the play, this intense effort of the center, quarterback, and running backs pushing from behind is particularly effective.
EXERCISE:
In what ways do you use intensity and consistency to achieve your personal and professional objectives?
How could you apply the “Tush Push” concept in your own world to score more points with the help of others behind you?
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For many of us bravery shows up as a willingness to act despite being afraid.
The connection between fear and courage can show up in a number of ways including:
EXERCISE:
In what ways can you cultivate courage as a skill by gradually facing life’s challenged with greater confidence?
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We recently attended a good friend’s 90th birthday party. The big event included about 75 close friends and family from far and wide. Besides children, grandchildren, and a few members of the younger generation, the majority of attendees were well into their senior years.
Along with a delicious buffet, they had a DJ playing tunes from the past, and a photo montage of our friend from the days of his youth until today. It was remarkable to see how he and most of the audience remembered every word to these songs and to see how in many ways he continued to evolve during the milestone moments of his life. We have already been invited to his 100th celebration, in which — I am sure — he will be an even more remarkable guy than today!
EXERCISE:
In what ways do you continue to learn, grow, and evolve with each passing day? How can you be an even more intentional work in progress as you step into the future you?
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“I Statements” are a powerful communication tool that focus on expressing one’s feelings, needs, and perspectives — without blaming or accusing others.
Their value lies in their ability to:
EXERCISE:
Where in your world are pointing fingers and accusation tag being played?
Where would the use of “I Statements” be used to cool down these heated conflicts and enhance your communications efforts?