Work should be just one part of your life.
“How can an achievement-motivated workaholic learn to back off, relax, de-stress, and feel good about doing it? ”
Leo has written an excellent post in which he looks at answers in several parts
1. Being achievement-motivated.
2. Being a workaholic.
3. Learning to relax and de-stress.
4. Learning to feel good about it.
Read his post How to Stop Being a Workaholic
Our tendency when we feel overwhelmed is to want to address it all... and right now! But by choosing one or two areas to work on at a time, we can achieve more, and more easily. If you've bitten off more than you can chew, or you simply feel like life is coming at you from all directions and you can't keep up, here are three simple strategies for getting through the craziness - and regaining control.
The simple truth is, nobody can do everything. If you're trying to schedule more than can realistically fit into a day, and wondering why you're coming up short, it's time for a reality check. Being honest with yourself (and others) about what you can get to in any given time frame is the first step to actually achieving your goals.
Not only that, it will go a long way toward easing that overwhelmed, racing or "frozen" feeling. Though you may not think so at first, you're not disappointing anyone by saying no… in fact, what you're doing is proving your reliability. This way, when you say yes, people will know they can count on you, and you'll be able to do your best - because you won't be pulled in so many directions.
We all make excuses.
But the successful ones are those who can kill the excuses like the miserable maggots they are.
I’m too tired. I don’t have the time. I don’t feel motivated. I’d rather do nothing. I don’t have the money, equipment, space. I can’t because …
We’ve all made the excuses. Here’s how to kill them. >>>
"Things which matter most must never be at the mercy of things which matter least."
-- Goethe
And I thought it was only me ...!
From the Creating Passionate Users Blog
Do you have a stack of books, journals, manuals, articles, API docs, and blog printouts that you think you'll get to? That you think you need to read? Now, based on past experience, what are the odds you'll get to all of it? Half of it? Any of it? (except for maybe the Wired magazine)
So you let the stack of "things to read" pile up, then eventually when the pile gets to high you end up tossing half of it--or worse, moving it to a deeper "stuff to read someday stack. We have selective amnesia about what we'll ever get to, but mainly because most of us keep feeling like we have to keep up! Keep up with what?
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Time management tips that inspire you to renew and deepen your gratitude also energize you, every single time you open your heart. If you really want to experience new zest, learn how to genuinely appreciate and care for your life, starting right now.
Cultivating the gift of gratitude is a powerful way to ground yourself and prepare yourself for any challenge. Gratitude enhances healthy humility that is based in self-respect. It also helps you assess your strengths and redirect your energy. The following reflections provide a fresh window of understanding to your inner powerhouse.
Finding Time for Gratitude - 5 Central Insights.
Gratitude's 3 Gifts to You.
Gratitude immediately enriches your life in 3 ways:
- How you look at your world,
- How you move through your days, and
- How you experience your moments.
It is a fundamental value, and the ultimate way to make full use of your time. In "Character Strengths and Virtues" by Christopher Peterson and Martin E. P. Seligman, gratitude is defined as "an enduring thankfulness that is sustained across situations and over time."
There are two types of gratitude, personal and transpersonal.
Personal gratitude is about thankfulness towards an individual, whereas transpersonal gratitude is a constant and fundamental appreciation of the world.
Gratitude is a very special gift to children.
According to studies, gratitude develops between 7 and 10 years of age. However, I believe that if a child is raised in an environment of appreciation, both specific and general, and if it is spoken about often and consistently, gratitude will begin to develop at an earlier age. At the very least, the child will be surrounded by positive energy.
Experience and express appreciation to others specifically and frequently.
How many times a day do you actively thank someone? And how often do you feel the energy of awe and wonder? Don't deprive yourself or others of this wonderful, free gift that strengthens relationships!
As an informative exercise, jot down each time you feel grateful for anything.
After 3 or 4 weeks, go over your documentation and identify patterns in your gratitude. Are there days when you are so absorbed in the activities of daily living that you "forget" life's gifts? What does this tell you? What happens to your energy? Do you habitually see the glass as "half empty" or "half full"?
There is a simple and wonderful exercise I've practiced for many years. It was reinforced in the Vanguard Authentic Happiness Coaching Course I participated in several years ago.
Enjoy the "3 Gratitudes" Exercise!
Each night, right before sleep, list at least 3 gratitudes you are aware of for that day. These blessings can be anything you notice and appreciate.
Recently, I asked a client if she was continuing her nightly gratitudes. She vigorously nodded. "It keeps me positive," she responded.
And it does. It helps you maintain enthusiasm, even in challenging times. Soon it becomes automatic to appreciate your moments.
Now ask yourself: How can you generate still more gratitude today by finding more time?
To take your next step, sign up for our free gift, "The New Finding Time Boundary Template: 9 Simple, Sequential Steps to Find More Time and Recharge Your Energy!" at http://www.findingtime.net/ezine.html
This time template will help you move beyond overwhelm, disappointment, and frustration. Using a workbook format, with room to record your answers, you will discover that 24 hours really are enough!
And for even more time thoughts and techniques, visit our blog at http://www.thetimefinder.com
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"The worst sin - perhaps the only sin - passion can commit, is to be joyless."
-- Dorothy Sayers
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Your lives are always busy, I’m sure, but the holidays always seem to add even more craziness to everyone’s schedule. Christmas parties with family, friends and co-workers, gift shopping, decorating, Christmas pageants, caroling, bell-ringing, snow shoveling (unless you live on Guam like I do), making cookies, baking turkeys, and all the rest.
It’s enough to make you want to give up!
But it doesn’t have to be overwhelming. If you’re a busy person (and who isn’t these days?), I’ve compiled some of my favorite time-saving tips — things I use in my daily life that I’ve found to work wonders for freeing up the schedule.
My list of New Year’s resolutions is about as long as my cash register receipt from a major trip to the grocery store. At the top of that list is time management (I'm going to need some serious scheduling for all these resolutions!). If it’s on your list, too, you might want to think about using Outlook to help you reach your goals!
"If you want to make good use of your time, you've got to know what's most important and then give it all you've got."
-- Lee Iacocca
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