Got a Minute?
A minute isn’t a lot of time…60 seconds as we
learned in elementary school. What you do with those minutes can make a
difference in your day, week, month, year and life.
It seems we are all on overload and have
overcrowded schedules. I often wonder how successful people have
the time to do the things that matter to them. Success doesn’t
have to relate to finances…success in relationships, health,
fitness, discipline, work or sports are all important. How do
those successful people find the time? As I read and learn about
them it
seems as if they make the most out of each minute in their day.
What can we do with a few minutes that
will lead to future success?
- Read
– Keep documents you want to read available in your car,
brief case, or near your computer (ever have to wait for a
download or update?) What can you learn?
- Listen
– Stop. Listen to the sounds and people around you. What
do you hear?
- Reach
Out – Send a note or leave a voice message to
someone you haven’t made contact with in a while. Imagine
how your message might make that person’s day. What does
it do for yours?
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Exercise – Walk a flight of stairs. Do leg
lifts. Stretch! How does that feel?
- Tackle
the To Do List – Take action on one “To Do”
item and cross it off your list. Make small progress often
and know that it will be completed in no time. How does
that reduce your “stress load”?
- Quiet
Your Mind – Take a deep breath. Fill your
lungs to capacity and slowly exhale. Concentrate on your
breathing and quiet your mind for a short while. What can
you discover?
- Purge
– Pick up those items that aren’t where they belong…put them
in their place, throw them away or give them to someone.
How much energy is gained by not having to look again at
those out-of-place or unnecessary items?
It’s amazing what can happen to our
energy and peace of mind when we make the most of these little
pieces of time.
When you find yourself with minutes
available…seize the moment to make them matter.
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Want more information about how our
program and services might assist your organization in building
business results?
Contact Nancy Bleeke at (414) 235-3064 |
