January 6th, 2010

Self-Mastery Tip: Using Leisure Time in Satisfying Ways

by Dr. Brian Higley

Being able to truly “relax and recharge” during leisure time is often so important to feeling good about one’s life, both personal and professional.  Using our leisure time well can result in increased energy, better moods, fewer illnesses and enhanced creativity.  It can also result in more feelings of optimism, self-esteem and enjoyment.  Tasks that seem difficult or people who we just cannot seem to work with can all become much less of a challenge when we face them refreshed and energized.  All too often, we either set aside little to no time for deeply satisfying leisure or choose to utilize the leisure time we do have in ways that drain (rather than recharge) us.

Leisure time can be used in more satisfying ways by understanding how important this is (to ourselves and to those around us) and committing to doing so regularly.  Here are some ways people have been able to use their leisure time to truly recharge themselves: Read the rest of this Article »

January 5th, 2010

Self-Mastery Tip: Cultivating Influence On Thoughts, Feelings and Behaviors

by Dr. Brian Higley

Having solid influence on one’s thoughts, feelings and behaviors can be a critical component to an effective and satisfied life.  It is often important to note that “influence” is different than “control;” an overly controlled life can quickly become robotic and dissatisfying.  Being able to influence one’s experiences without seeking to control every aspect of them is an important aspect of Self-Mastery.

Increased influence on our thoughts, feelings and behaviors can be cultivated by understanding how to bring about more self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-confidence.  Here are some ways people have been able to cultivate more influence over themselves: Read the rest of this Article »

January 1st, 2010

The Change Challenge

by Dr. Brian J. Mistler

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December 31st, 2009

Mission Activation: How to Actually Live Your Mission Statement (Even During Frantic & Uncertain Times)

by Dr. Brian Higley

Many organizations, teams and individuals work very hard to develop Mission and Vision Statements - yet almost everyone I speak with believes that they often do not seem to “live” these statements extremely well. Each year, a lot of valuable time and energy go into developing Mission Statements that will quickly be forgotten or ignored in the often frantic day-to-day activities that follow. And - here’s the kicker - most people know that they will not fulfill their Mission Statements even as they spend valuable time developing them! And yet we continue to develop Mission Statements (both personal and professional) even as we recognize deep down that most of them will not be fulfilled very well. What is going on here - and how can we stop wasting valuable time, energy and money developing statements that we know will not be fulfilled?

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December 26th, 2009

Execution Tip: Think about your motivation

by Dr. Brian Higley

If there are any goals  that you are struggling to complete on time or at high levels of quality, think about how strongly related these goals are to your most meaningful objectives in life.  If they are not strongly related to outcomes you truly value, you may wish to think about methods of decreasing the frequency (do it monthly instead of weekly), intensity (do it at 1/2 the effort) or duration (spend 1/2 the time on it) of the goal.  Or, you may wish to think about ways to delegate or delete the goal completely.  Can someone else beside you execute this goal?  Can you survive without pursuing the goal at all?

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