Intense heat radiates as a firefighter prepares to enter a burning structure. Before entering, a set of expectations is formed. In this type of fire, what is normal? How should the room appear? How should it feel? This forethought creates a sixth-sense awareness. Anything outside of the expectations is more easily noticed and taken into […]
HABIT #7: THE 30-SECOND RULE
Clutter. It is the nightmare reality of housework and office cleanup—the beast-towers of stuff that grow until they topple, spreading the seed of new towers that then repeat the process. The outcome is a post-apocalyptic cityscape of stuff. Occasionally, circumstances require a restoration—time invested in trashing, filing and replacement. Habit #7 is to be implemented […]
HABIT #6: BE NICE. BLAME MOM.
Train up a child in the way he should go, Even when he is old he will not depart from it. -Proverbs 22:6 Don’t make me come in there. -Mom While sitting at my post outside of Starbucks, an inspirational event unfolded at the entrance. A young professional burst out the front door and took […]
HABIT #5: DOUBLE-CHECKING
Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes. — Jim Carrey Habit #5 focuses on double-checking. Remember: a habit is an automatic implementation of a behavior (or set of behaviors) in response to a stimulus. It is what you do when given a cue. You don’t have to think about it; it just […]
HABIT #4: PURSUE SINGLE TASKING
Hey! Stop messing with other stuff, and read this blog! Seriously… Focus. It is a challenge because we have become a distracted people—always juggling, seeking to be mentally present in multiple places. You can’t do it. It creates problems. Habit #4 focuses on single-tasking. Remember: a habit is an automatic implementation of a behavior (or set of […]
POSITIVE HABIT #3: SLEEP TO LIVE
“Excuse me. Can I use one of your outlets?” It is a question I frequently hear. While I am setting up for a training session, a participant will notice my outlet strip. She wants to charge her phone. Why? Because if it is not charged, it doesn’t work. Simple. Without a charge, an iPhone is […]
POSITIVE HABIT #2: QUESTIONS BEFORE ANSWERS
This is the third installment in a series regarding Positive Habits. The first blog explained the concept of habits. Then we explored the habit of expressing love. The positive habit for this week will prove helpful at work and home. Remember: a habit is an automatic implementation of a behavior (or set of behaviors) in response to […]