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The 'Secret' is out Have you watched or read The Secret? It’s based on the Law of Attraction and interest is spreading like wildfire. The originator and teachers have already been on Oprah. The website says …'This is 'The Secret' to everything - the secret to unlimited joy, health, money, relationships, love, youth: everything you have ever wanted.' The basic premise is if you change the way you think, everything else will follow. But it all starts with our thoughts. It’s not a secret that our thoughts drive our feelings, actions and ultimate results. Yet many of us have never stopped to recognize this think-feel-act cycle. Lack of insight around this concept is what prevents us from achieving the outcomes we want...and sometimes need... in business and in life. This lack of insight prevents us from keeping commitments-to ourselves--and others, breaking habits, living our dreams, even reaching beyond our dreams. Even dreams like becoming and remaining organized or overcoming procrastination.
Gaining awareness. Gaining personal insight on how you think is far more effective than 'being told'. And this type of self-discovery usually is followed by a commitment on your part to ‘make it so.’ |
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Organizing Matters - Client stories of challenges, solutions and successes The Challenge... Joan was an administrative assistant with a full plate! As a result of her company's downsizing, she found herself supporting six people rather than two. Generally an organized individual, she was feeling overwhelmed and ineffective. She knew she couldn’t change her workload, but wasn’t sure what to do. The Soution... Joan was right—she can't change her workload, but she can change how she approaches it and how she communicates with her bosses. Result? Become focused on priorities, adept at shifting priorities and ask for clarification. |
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Book Nook - The review of a book that could help you improve your organizing and time management skills Get Out Of Your Own Way by Dr. Robert Cooper This book is about how your brain works and how to tap into it to get the results you want. Dr. Cooper is a terrific storyteller and has peppered the book with statistics and research support his points. It's practical, easy to read and offers some great tips. |
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What's NEW at Organize it? Certified 6 Advisors™ coach. On December 1, 2006 I became certified as a Coach for the 6 Advisors™ assessment and coaching program. Earlier in 2006 I was certified as a Facilitator for the leadership development aspect of the program. In print. I was quoted in the January 24th issue of the Kansas City Star in an article on how to say 'no'...nicely. Conference at Disney World. I conducted 2 workshops on Listening and Delegating for the Certified Contractors Network winter conference in Orlando. I haven't been to Disney in years...it was great fun! Conducting something similar at the spring conference in Boston but this time it's geared towards sales pros. Workshop in Orlando. I conducted a day and a half workshop in Orlando for a division of Colgate Palmolive. We covered paper and information management, time management and 6 Advisors. Council on Philanthropy. I started the new year with a presentation on January 10th entitled 'Organize Your Workspace, Organize Your Mind'. |
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Gadgets - to save time and space PC disposal Need to get rid of your old PC? Go to www.techrecycle.comheadquartered in Denver. They haul way old computers and peripherals in 60 cities. In the Kansas City area, go to Surplus Exchange (www.surplusexchange.org). They refurbish and sell business equipment for non-profits. If you are an organization with hundreds of PCs, check out www.pcdisposal.com Roboform This is a hardware and software package that stores and protects passwords and online identities. It's a USB key you can take with you anywhere in the world. You only need to remember a master password for the device to work. Pricing starts at $29.95. Visit www.roboform.com |
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"There is nothing so useless as doing efficiently that which should not be done at all."
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That's It For Now Look for the next edition of ProductivityNEWS in the FALL. If you've got questions or ideas to share between now and then, send an email to cynthia@propartnersinc.com And always remember to... Clear your desk. Clear your mind. Organize it.® © Cynthia Kyriazis 2007 |
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