If you want something in your life, you have to make a space for it. Last week I talked about living by your priorities rather than your pressures. I focused on “effectiveness,” on doing the right things, or doing the most important things. In essence, I wrote about life management. “Dear Abby” also wrote about priorities and life management in …
Busyness Vs. Business
Your life will be determined by your priorities or your pressures. The famous Swiss psychologist, Carl Jung, once said, “Hurry is not ‘of the devil,’ it is the devil.” I’m not sure that he was theologically correct, but he sure was right psychologically speaking. If you’re living an overly busy, hurried, and hectic life, you may be wasting your life. …
Six Questions To Ask For Better Stress Management
The problem is not the problem. You may be thinking that’s the strangest tip I’ve ever given you. Or you may be wondering what I mean. In simple terms, slow down. Don’t jump to conclusions. Don’t assume that your situation is the “real” problem. The “real” problem is how you “see” your situation. Take, for example, a company reorganization. Two …
You're All That You've Got
If you love yourself, you’ll take care of yourself. The March 2001 issue of Business Week magazine reported on a survey they conducted. They asked thousands of people how they were doing. The most common response they received was, “I’m tired.” People seemed to be worn out like never before. Indeed. Even though some people would call me a “motivational …