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Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
The Best Decision
Have you noticed that using the Productive Environment Process™ can be used to accomplish anything you want to do? I’ve been thinking a lot about time lately.
It is hard to maintain a positive outlook in the current environment. I have written many articles on the importance of attitude. I believe choosing to focus on the positive is essential to success and enjoying your life. So how can the PEP help you with that?
Let’s take a look. First, let’s look at the vision. My vision is to be someone that instills hope and helps others see the good in life.
The next step is to eliminate the obstacles and excuses. What deters me from feeling hopeful? Do I spend too much time around those who have lost hope? Do I allow fear to guide my actions?
Now let’s look at available resources. My faith is my greatest resource. Inspiring people with great ideas must not be overlooked. I enjoy reading about the power of the mind and the power of right thinking. There are many different kinds of resources to draw on.
When thinking about choosing and using the right tools, my religious beliefs will be important in my positive focus. I will implement some of the ideas that aid positive thinking, like affirmations.
Finally, I will need to constantly assess my thinking and interactions with people to evaluate first, whether I am choosing hope over fear or despair, and second, whether I’m helping others feel better. Becoming more hopeful is great, but maintaining that hope is what matters.
This process will help you in every aspect of your life. Use the Productive Environment Process™ the next time you have something important to do or decide. You’ll have more clarity.
It is hard to maintain a positive outlook in the current environment. I have written many articles on the importance of attitude. I believe choosing to focus on the positive is essential to success and enjoying your life. So how can the PEP help you with that?
Let’s take a look. First, let’s look at the vision. My vision is to be someone that instills hope and helps others see the good in life.
The next step is to eliminate the obstacles and excuses. What deters me from feeling hopeful? Do I spend too much time around those who have lost hope? Do I allow fear to guide my actions?
Now let’s look at available resources. My faith is my greatest resource. Inspiring people with great ideas must not be overlooked. I enjoy reading about the power of the mind and the power of right thinking. There are many different kinds of resources to draw on.
When thinking about choosing and using the right tools, my religious beliefs will be important in my positive focus. I will implement some of the ideas that aid positive thinking, like affirmations.
Finally, I will need to constantly assess my thinking and interactions with people to evaluate first, whether I am choosing hope over fear or despair, and second, whether I’m helping others feel better. Becoming more hopeful is great, but maintaining that hope is what matters.
This process will help you in every aspect of your life. Use the Productive Environment Process™ the next time you have something important to do or decide. You’ll have more clarity.
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
The Power of Less
Have you ever visited Niagara Falls? It is one of the most amazing places to experience the majesty of God's creations. Ice, wind, and water created this magnificent and powerful area. But did you know that man now controls the rate of erosion of the falls to a great extent? Why is that necessary?
Well, prior to 1942, it is thought that the Horseshoe Falls eroded about 5 feet per year. Now, by diverting the water to power plants and using other methods, that rate is less than one foot a year. Projections are that the rate will be reduced to one foot every 10 years through continued efforts. Of course, there's no way to "control" nature, and a major rock fall could change everything.
But the point I'm trying to make is that water represents great opportunity to harness power for electricity. That's not to mention the chance for each of us to experience the beauty of the area. However, the water must be controlled as much as possible to preserve its usefulness. What does all this have to do with being organized?
Well, I think we need to step back and look at the amount of information or things we're allowing to come into our life. Though they may be useful or add value, sometimes it helps to divert some of those things so they don't erode our quality of life and work.
Is there something in your life that needs to be restricted a little? Could you set up rules in your email so that some messages are eliminated or put directly into a folder that you can look at when you choose to?
Do you need to designate a "Productive Environment Day" and get rid of some of the clutter in your life? Schedule it today...don't put it off. You will experience the power of less in your life that erodes your strength and energy. Though only about 50 percent of the water flows over the falls daily, just look at the beauty, majesty, and power of it. We can all learn something from those falls!
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