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Comment on Execution Tip: Think about your time perception by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Moving From “Wishing” to “Doing”: 5 Keys to Getting Things Done

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:57:01 +0000

[...] Perception of enough time to do what we wish to do. We tend to only attempt to do what we believe we have time to do – and find all kinds of ways to avoid what we do not think we will have time to do. Ironically, many people report that they often find between 20-40 hours every week that they could have used to do more of what they wanted to do. Clearly, perception of time availability is not always reality. We normally have much more time than we perceive to do what we wish – if we are willing to stop doing certain things we do not want to do as much! Doing fewer less important things increases our time perception – and doing levels go up as our perception of time increases. Click here for ideas on how to increase time perception. [...]

Comment on Self-Mastery Tip: Enhance Your Awareness/Attention/”Mindfulness” by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Mission Connection Tip: Staying Connected to Meanginful Pursuits and Helping Others Do the Same

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:50:11 +0000

[...] 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 [...]

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 » Mission Connection Tip: Staying Connected to Meanginful Pursuits and Helping Others Do the Same

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:43:54 +0000

[...] Phase II: Goal-set for constant connection. Expert goal-setting can be a critical way to stay connected to a mission. So often, missions are given up on because of goals that are not set in SMART (specific, measurable, agreed-upon, realistic and time-bound) ways. Click here for more on SMART Goals. [...]

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Comment on Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivate Your Peace of Mind by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Interpersonal Expertise Tip: Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict, Resolving Necessary Conflict

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:15:39 +0000

[...] I’ll be right back.). During that time period, we can work to cultivate peace of mind. Click here for more on how others have done so in effective [...]

Comment on Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivate Your Peace of Mind by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivating Influence On Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:17:18 +0000

[...] many ways similar to the development of a strong, healthy body; it takes practice and commitment. Click here for more on cultivation of peace of [...]

Comment on Self-Mastery Tip: Enhance Your Awareness/Attention/”Mindfulness” by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivating Influence On Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:11:10 +0000

[...] other hand, if we stay unaware of this, we remain unable to address this block to self-influence. Click here for more on self-awareness [...]

Comment on Moving From “Wishing” to “Doing”: 5 Keys to Getting Things Done by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Execution Tip: Think about how to “Overcome Barriers” on your path to Execution Excellence.

Fri, 01 Jan 2010 13:46:29 +0000

[...] For example, one barrier to the achievement of the SMART Goal “Take out all trash every Wednesday before 9AM” might be: “I hate taking out the trash.” This barrier can be “flipped” into the Objective: “Increase enjoyment in relation to goals I do not initially look forward to achieving,” with a SMART Goal like “Ask my favorite person to come with me when I take out the trash,” or “Listen to enjoyable music while taking out the trash.” The ability to quickly flip barriers into Objectives is a critical skill associated with Execution Excellence. On the other hand, inability to do so is one of the most powerful contributors to the Execution Crisis. For an article outlining some of the most common categories of barriers to Execution Excellence, click here. [...]

Comment on Moving From “Wishing” to “Doing”: 5 Keys to Getting Things Done by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Reflecting on Your Growth (Plan Tab/Modify Item)

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:25:19 +0000

[...] and modify your goals in accordance with the “5 Keys to Getting Things Done:” http://www.excellencetree.com/journal/79 We’ll have more helpful hints related to this article in upcoming [...]

Comment on The Cost of “Frenzied Doing” by Excellence Tree Journal » Blog Archive » Mission Activation: How to Actually Live Your Mission Statement (Even During Frantic & Uncertain Times)

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 12:24:15 +0000

[...] of NOT Activating a Mission? Very often, a non-activated Mission Statement results in what I call “Frenzied Leadership” – leadership (including self-leadership) that often creates confusion and anxiety. Non [...]