My last blog told you to shorten your “to do” list. And now I am suggesting that you add “nothing” to your calendar??? Originally this blog was going to be called “The Importance of Reflection, ” but I decided the new title might get your attention better. Here is what I am specifically suggesting: *Block thirty minutes of time now for doing nothing each day. I don’t mean … [Read more...] about Add “Nothing” to Your Calendar
Resilience
Thankfulness & Savoring: 2015
Below is a blog from Thanksgiving 2012 in which I discuss the power of savoring each moment, and being thankful for it. I mention having a wonderful Thanksgiving meal with my Dad and savoring our time together -- because "at 87+ who knows how much longer I will have time with him." Dad died last August 30 and I often think of this special Thanksgiving with him. Slow down … [Read more...] about Thankfulness & Savoring: 2015
Brain Training
We all know that we need to train our bodies if we want peak physical performance. So the same makes sense for our brains. But until very recently we have not understood exactly how to do that or what the implications are. Now we do. Recent advances in neuroscience have demonstrated that various “mindfulness” training activities actually strengthen parts of our brain that … [Read more...] about Brain Training
Maximizing Personal Energy
Recently, I was on a panel at a conference for 250+ nonprofit executives when I suggested that in order to effectively address today’s challenges they need to lead with a sense of urgency because that is what it takes to accomplish important changes required today in the sector. But it’s not going to happen overnight. So they also need to lead as if they are running … [Read more...] about Maximizing Personal Energy
Your “Stop Doing” List
While many individuals and organizations are great at creating “To Do” lists – and continually adding to them – most of us are not very good at taking things off the list. It makes no sense when you think about it for even a moment. Management guru Peter Drucker once said “If you want to start something new, you have to stop activities not worth the time and effort.” A … [Read more...] about Your “Stop Doing” List