Focus
Find Space for What You Need
Friday, March 19th, 2010
I love yoga. I know, it’s a California cliche and I actually resisted it for as long as I could. But eventually, I succumbed to the pull of the mat and the power of the downward facing dog.
Last night, my lovely and incredibly nimble young yoga instructor said something that really struck me. She told the class that her mentor described yoga as the practice of finding space where none existed before. She meant in your lungs and between your vertebrae, of course, but to me, this wasn’t just a great yoga metaphor, it was a great life metaphor.
Take a few minutes to consider the physical or mental overcrowding that you’re probably putting up with right now. Where do you need to bring some space into your personal or professional life? Do you need space on your calendar to spend more time with your kids? Space in your home to bring a pet into your life? Space on your to-do list to allow for new business?
Decide where you want the space and start making room. Even though it may be hard to get started, once you’re done it’s like that final child pose that you ease into at the end of a tough yoga session. Ahhh, breathe deep and relax into all that space.
Many thanks to MyAccountabilityClub member Angie Horejsi for her beautiful photo!
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Are You a Dreamer or a Doer? Take the Quiz!
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
I have a friend who is a font of ingenious business ideas, none of which will ever see the light of day. He’s a wonderful guy, but, like a lot of people, he’s more talk than action. A total dreamer. On the other hand, one of my female buddies rarely takes a moment for reflection. Instead, she’s a whirling dervish of constant motion.
My two friends represent opposite ends of the Dreamer-to-Doer continuum, from contemplation to action. Neither approach is right or wrong, but it’s important to recognize where you fall within the spectrum so you can play to your strength while you’re shoring up your weaker side. (more…)
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5 Secrets for Setting Goals that Stick
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
If you’ve ever set a goal only to see your good intentions fade away, you’re not alone. It takes more than passion and willpower to get you to the finish line. You need accountability structures for success. Here are five of my favorite tools for staying accountable to your vision of success.
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