For many years I have said that what I want on my tombstone is “She gave others hope.”
A dear friend of mine was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Just after I heard the news I was in a gift shop and saw a decorative plate with the words: “Once you choose hope anything is possible.” I couldn’t wait to give it to her.
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It’s been just over a month since my mother went to join my father in the ultimate “Productive Environment.” What an amazing experience it has been in so many ways -- so many blessings. I’ve been recording them in my journal, and almost every day I think of another thing that I have previously forgotten. Mostly, I was amazed at all the stories I heard about Mom and Dad’s life together, and am totally overwhelmed at the legacy that Mom and Dad left us. I am so thankful for how well my brother and his wife were able to work together on all the decisions that needed to be made, and for a husband and children who couldn’t have been more supportive. The time we spent together on the farm and in the church where I grew up to celebrate Mom’s life, will never be forgotten, and I am thankful to rest in the comfort that the house in which Mom lived is still there and I can return again for more joyous occasions.
Disruption: An act of delaying or interrupting the continuity. Disruption is an enemy of effective leadership. It not only robs you of valuable time but it prevents you from achieving continuity. Continuity: The unbroken and consistent existence of something over a period of time. Part of the skill set of being an effective leader is being able to set and achieve goals – for yourself and for your organization. Achieving goals requires continuity. It requires an unbroken and consistent existence of focused tasks over a period of time.
While there’s no quick or easy scheme to stopping disruptions, you can minimize its effect and steadily achieve your goals if you apply the following tips daily:
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Do you have multiple to-do lists scattered throughout your home, office, car, purse, wallet and mind? If so, you are not alone. Many people understand that to-do lists are helpful tools for getting things done, and we love the feeling of checking things off our lists. I admit I am guilty of sometimes writing something down just to be able to check it off. But if to-do lists are not used effectively, they will only leave you feeling overwhelmed, non-productive and scattered. Following are tips for creating effective to-do lists, allowing you to focus, prioritize and act on those things that you really should be spending your time on.
I have a confession- I love technology and new gadgets. My husband often teases me that office organization and technology stores are my shoe stores. I'll admit I have what a client calls the "Shiny New Object Syndrome” (SNOS)-most of us do.
Whenever a cool new item comes out (smartphone, computer, tablet, scanner-and yes handbag or shoe!) that little thing in the back of our heads says "ooh I want that" and we add it to our "like to have/must have" list.
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