Let’s discuss the value of an intrinsic reward! Grab your markers and poster board and some stickers, everyone. And I mean EVERYONE.
Smiling is My Favorite!
If every smile is a direct achievement, then I’m well on my way to a lifetime achievement award because just like Buddy the Elf, “smiling is my favorite!”
Take time today to notice your face. Be consciously aware of what you’re emoting to yourself and to those around you.
When something pulls the corners of your mouth down and/or furrows your brow, borrow the advice from one of my favorite childhood songs: “If you chance to meet a frown, do not let it stay! Quickly turn it upside down and smile that frown away!”
The song reminds us that “No one likes a frowny face; change it for a smile. Make the world a better place by smiling all the while.”
Make your world a better place.
Smile.
Achieve that.
Let’s Do the Time Warp!
How often have you heard yourself saying you don’t have enough time in your day? Or a new project comes along and your stress level increases exponentially because of the perceived time commitment? Or your heart rate goes up just looking at your ever-expanding list of things to do?
Have you ever wondered why you feel like nothing is getting accomplished even though you are always busy?
And in those moments you dismiss it all by acknowledging, “I struggle with time management,” as if that wipes your slate and gives you permission to continue being busy with little outcome.
Steve Chandler says, “. . . with a clear mission driving [you], time management is never a problem.”
Would you agree that when you really want something (anything), you figure out how to get it?
What is your mission?
Here’s the promise: Get a mission, identify your wants, focus on your goal(s) and time slows down and moves to the side as you create your how.
Every single time.