Comments for Excellence Tree Journal http://www.excellencetree.com/journal Mon, 21 May 2012 13:47:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on Mission Connection Tip: Staying Connected to Meaningful Pursuits and Helping Others Do the Same by Brian Higley http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/825/mission-connection-tip-staying-connected-to-meanginful-pursuits-and-helping-others-do-the-same/comment-page-1#comment-9563 Brian Higley Thu, 24 Feb 2011 14:48:54 +0000 http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/?p=825#comment-9563 Very nice to hear from you, Richard! I agree with your thoughts on how related Phases II and III are in the process of Mission Connection. I often say that with more focus, SMART Goals can become even "SMARTer." For example, the R in SMART stands for "Realistic." With more consistent focus, more things can become more realistic (as I know you know). Great to hear from you again, Richard; please stop by whenever you have the inclination. Your good comments add a lot to this blog! Very nice to hear from you, Richard!

I agree with your thoughts on how related Phases II and III are in the process of Mission Connection. I often say that with more focus, SMART Goals can become even “SMARTer.” For example, the R in SMART stands for “Realistic.” With more consistent focus, more things can become more realistic (as I know you know).

Great to hear from you again, Richard; please stop by whenever you have the inclination. Your good comments add a lot to this blog!

]]> Comment on Mission Connection Tip: Staying Connected to Meaningful Pursuits and Helping Others Do the Same by Richard http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/825/mission-connection-tip-staying-connected-to-meanginful-pursuits-and-helping-others-do-the-same/comment-page-1#comment-9562 Richard Thu, 24 Feb 2011 01:15:44 +0000 http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/?p=825#comment-9562 Brian, I just happened to wander by and read your column here. Having garnered much from learning to set SMART goals,several years ago in a class you taught, I can, from experience, echo your point about how being connected to something meaningful can and does add a genuine level of great meaning to one's life. For me personally phase II and phase III are intimately related as I've found frequently revisiting and even on occasion revising my goals, has been instrumental to building my bliss. I enjoyed the thoughts you shared here. Regards, Richard Brian,

I just happened to wander by and read your column here. Having garnered much from learning to set SMART goals,several years ago in a class you taught, I can, from experience, echo your point about how being connected to something meaningful can and does add a genuine level of great meaning to one’s life. For me personally phase II and phase III are intimately related as I’ve found frequently revisiting and even on occasion revising my goals, has been instrumental to building my bliss.

I enjoyed the thoughts you shared here.

Regards, Richard

]]> Comment on Execution Tip: Think about the effects of social support on your growth by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Using Leisure Time in Satisfying Ways http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/448/execution-tip-think-about-the-effects-of-social-support-on-your-growth/comment-page-1#comment-9550 Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Using Leisure Time in Satisfying Ways Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:20:51 +0000 http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/?p=448#comment-9550 [...] Recruit “satisfying leisure social support.” Some of us can find ourselves in social circles (both personal and professional) that do not understand or value the power of satisfying leisure time.  Some people falsely believe that spending time in satisfying ways is “bad” or “lazy,” which can motivate them to try to make those of us using our leisure time in satisfying ways feel guilty about it.  Because this can be such a common attitude toward leisure time, it can be important to find people who are supportive of our commitment to satisfying leisure, rather than dismissive of it.  Finding others who recognize how important it is to relax and recharge on a regular basis can make it more likely that we continue to do so.  Click here for more on recruiting effective social support. [...] [...] Recruit “satisfying leisure social support.” Some of us can find ourselves in social circles (both personal and professional) that do not understand or value the power of satisfying leisure time.  Some people falsely believe that spending time in satisfying ways is “bad” or “lazy,” which can motivate them to try to make those of us using our leisure time in satisfying ways feel guilty about it.  Because this can be such a common attitude toward leisure time, it can be important to find people who are supportive of our commitment to satisfying leisure, rather than dismissive of it.  Finding others who recognize how important it is to relax and recharge on a regular basis can make it more likely that we continue to do so.  Click here for more on recruiting effective social support. [...]

]]> Comment on Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivate Your Peace of Mind by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Using Leisure Time in Satisfying Ways http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/625/self-mastery-tip-cultivate-your-peace-of-mind/comment-page-1#comment-9549 Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Using Leisure Time in Satisfying Ways Fri, 31 Dec 2010 16:13:02 +0000 http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/?p=625#comment-9549 [...] in a class just for the enjoyment of it, catching up on some sleep from time to time or engaging in activities that bring about more centered, peaceful states of mind.  Becoming clear about what truly satisfies and recharges us makes it more likely that we will [...] [...] in a class just for the enjoyment of it, catching up on some sleep from time to time or engaging in activities that bring about more centered, peaceful states of mind.  Becoming clear about what truly satisfies and recharges us makes it more likely that we will [...]

]]> Comment on Moving From “Wishing” to “Doing”: 5 Keys to Getting Things Done by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Make Good Physical Health Practical http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/79/moving-from-wishing-to-doing-5-keys-to-getting-things-done/comment-page-1#comment-9548 Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Make Good Physical Health Practical Thu, 30 Dec 2010 15:55:08 +0000 http://excellenceuniversity.net/journal/?p=76#comment-9548 [...] good health more practical is often awareness of the blocks to doing so.  There are all sorts of barriers to engaging in health-promoting activities, from perception of not enough time to feeling low-energy to lack of enjoyment.  Identifying these [...] [...] good health more practical is often awareness of the blocks to doing so.  There are all sorts of barriers to engaging in health-promoting activities, from perception of not enough time to feeling low-energy to lack of enjoyment.  Identifying these [...]

]]> Comment on Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivate Your Peace of Mind by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Increase “Psychological Flexibility” http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/625/self-mastery-tip-cultivate-your-peace-of-mind/comment-page-1#comment-9547 Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Increase “Psychological Flexibility” Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:30:05 +0000 http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/?p=625#comment-9547 [...] all be overwhelmed by too many extroverted activities and/or too many introverted experiences.  Relaxation exercises (such as deep breathing or relaxed stretching) can help us to expand our comfort zones when we feel [...] [...] all be overwhelmed by too many extroverted activities and/or too many introverted experiences.  Relaxation exercises (such as deep breathing or relaxed stretching) can help us to expand our comfort zones when we feel [...]

]]> Comment on Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivate Your Peace of Mind by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Enhancing Meaning and Purpose http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/625/self-mastery-tip-cultivate-your-peace-of-mind/comment-page-1#comment-9546 Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Enhancing Meaning and Purpose Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:54:20 +0000 http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/?p=625#comment-9546 [...] an effective and satisfied team” might be “Perform an activity that puts me in a peaceful, centered state of mind before coming to work every day.”  An activity aligned with “Keep in good physical and [...] [...] an effective and satisfied team” might be “Perform an activity that puts me in a peaceful, centered state of mind before coming to work every day.”  An activity aligned with “Keep in good physical and [...]

]]> Comment on Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivate Your Peace of Mind by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Optimizing Self-Esteem http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/625/self-mastery-tip-cultivate-your-peace-of-mind/comment-page-1#comment-9545 Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Optimizing Self-Esteem Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:37:16 +0000 http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/?p=625#comment-9545 [...] An important note about these sorts of exercises: It can be critical to be very careful to avoid punishing candor in the areas above.  If we use any of the strengths or weaknesses we become aware of against ourselves or others, it can actually serve to hurt the chances that we will be honest in the future.  This is why I often recommend using the exercises listed above in conjunction with exercises to promote “Peace of Mind.” [...] [...] An important note about these sorts of exercises: It can be critical to be very careful to avoid punishing candor in the areas above.  If we use any of the strengths or weaknesses we become aware of against ourselves or others, it can actually serve to hurt the chances that we will be honest in the future.  This is why I often recommend using the exercises listed above in conjunction with exercises to promote “Peace of Mind.” [...]

]]> Comment on SMART Goals: What They Are, Why They Are So Valuable (and why so many struggle with them) by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivating Realistic Learned Optimism http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/61/smart-goals-what-are-they-how-can-they-help-you-and-why-so-few-really-know-how-to-set-them/comment-page-1#comment-9535 Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivating Realistic Learned Optimism Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:49:31 +0000 http://excellenceuniversity.net/journal/?p=61#comment-9535 [...] Identify methods of goal-setting that make positive outcomes and satisfaction more likely. There are many methods of ensuring increased probabilities of achievement and more satisfying experiences in life.  For example, the more specific, measurable and realistic a goal is, the more likely it is to be achieved.  For example, the goal “Become a better person” is much less specific, measurable and realistic than a goal like “Read one chapter in my favorite self-improvement book and implement 1 idea from that book every month by the 15th of each month.”   Click here for more on SMART Goal-setting. [...] [...] Identify methods of goal-setting that make positive outcomes and satisfaction more likely. There are many methods of ensuring increased probabilities of achievement and more satisfying experiences in life.  For example, the more specific, measurable and realistic a goal is, the more likely it is to be achieved.  For example, the goal “Become a better person” is much less specific, measurable and realistic than a goal like “Read one chapter in my favorite self-improvement book and implement 1 idea from that book every month by the 15th of each month.”   Click here for more on SMART Goal-setting. [...]

]]> Comment on Self-Mastery Tip: Coping Effectively with Stress and Conflict by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Mission Connection Tip: Staying Connected to Meaningful Pursuits and Helping Others Do the Same http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/645/self-mastery-tip-coping-effectively-with-stress-and-conflict/comment-page-1#comment-9534 Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Mission Connection Tip: Staying Connected to Meaningful Pursuits and Helping Others Do the Same Mon, 27 Sep 2010 23:38:47 +0000 http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/?p=645#comment-9534 [...] Phase III: Deepen focus abilities. Mission Connection takes regular focus.  Many believe that we are not well-trained to stay focused for long periods of time.  The ability to stay focused on one’s mission can be cultivated by a deeper self-awareness, more peace of mind and the ability to cope with stressful situations. [...] [...] Phase III: Deepen focus abilities. Mission Connection takes regular focus.  Many believe that we are not well-trained to stay focused for long periods of time.  The ability to stay focused on one’s mission can be cultivated by a deeper self-awareness, more peace of mind and the ability to cope with stressful situations. [...]

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