Spring Cleaning

A little clean out of old energy can certainly allow new energy to come to fruition.

Enjoy! Spring CleaningS – Sweep – Sweep up and throw away your excuses as to why you can’t or won’t do something. Stop being the one who merely comments on what is wrong and start being the one who offers solutions.

P – Polish – Polish your heart with all its unwavering and steadfast passion and allow it to lead you to unlimited ways of creatively expressing who you are and what you love.

R – Rinse – Rinse away all of the self-doubt that has long coated your motivation and become willing to reacquaint yourself with a shiny, untarnished and larger sense of self.

I – Increase – Increase your circle of influence with those who see the glass half full – brimming with possibility and who champion you to do the same.

N – Neaten – Neaten your environment and create a sanctuary that is pleasing to the eye. You’ll feel the difference both physically and emotionally.

G – Groom – Groom your mind just as you would groom your physical self. Everyday look into the mirror of your being and adjust your thoughts, brush away the negativity and begin to consciously apply the law of attraction for your good.

C – Clear – Clear out the clutter. Take out what you haven’t used or worn in the last year and donate it to a charity. By clearing out the old, the new can finally come in.

L – Lighten – Lighten up and stop taking yourself and your situation so seriously. If joy is our birthright, then allow that quality of being to help lead you down the path of rediscovering sustaining happiness.

E – Empty – Empty out your bag of regrets and know that this now moment is the beginning of creating whatever life you desire. What you choose to focus on today colors and creates your tomorrows.

A – Arrange – Arrange your time so that you have equal parts work and play. Understand that one isn’t more important than the other. Both play vital and necessary roles in developing an optimum lifestyle.

N – Number – Number your goals and keep them in sight, referring to them often. When one is accomplished, replace it with another, always raising the stakes to see just how much good you can embody.

I – Inhabit – Inhabit your days with acts of unconditional love. Make it your intention to cherish and champion the good of others without expecting anything in return.

N – Nail – Nail up and complete any wobbly communication and unfinished business and if it simply isn’t possible to take immediate care of it, then create a plan to do so.

G – Gather – Gather up your friends and family and let them know how much you appreciate them. Praise their goals, their dreams, their lives.

© 2007 Rev David Ault

 

The Law of Forced Efficiency

BY BRIAN TRACYThis law says that, “There is never enough time to do everything, but there is always enough time to do the most important thing.”You Always Find the Time
When you run out of time and the consequences for non-completion of a key task or project can be really serious, you always seem to find the time to get it done, often at the very last minute. You start early, you stay late and you drive yourself to complete the job rather than to face the negative consequences that would follow if you didn’t get it completed within the time limit. Rule: “There will never be enough time to do everything you have to do.”

You Are Already Overwhelmed
The fact is that the average person today is working at 110% to 130% of capacity. And the jobs and responsibilities just keep piling up. Everyone has stacks of reading material they still have to go through. One study concluded recently that the average executive has 300-400 hours of reading and projects backlogged at home and at the office. What this means is that you will never be caught up. Get that out of your mind. All you can hope for is to be on top of your most important responsibilities. The others will just have to wait.

The Key Question You Should Ask
The key question you should ask is “What is the most valuable use of my time, right now?” This is the question that dominates time management. This is the key to overcoming procrastination and becoming a highly productive person. Every hour of every day, there is an answer to this question. Your job is to ask yourself the question, over and over again, and to always be working on the answer to it, whatever it is. Do first things first and second things not at all. As Goethe said, “The things that matter most must never be at the mercy of the things that matter least.” The more accurate your answers to this question, the easier it will be for you to set clear priorities, to overcome procrastination and to get started on that one activity that represents the most valuable use of your time.

Action Exercises
Take a few minutes each day and sit quietly where you cannot be disturbed. During this time, let your mind relax and just think about your work and activities, without stress or pressure.

In almost every case, during this time of solitude, you will receive wonderful insights and ideas that will save you enormous amounts of time when you apply them back on the job. Often you will experience breakthroughs that will change the direction of your life and work.

Please share your experiences …. Comment on the above