Success Strategies

17 Self-Care Activities…

When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water. ~ Benjamin Franklin

Self care is important. It has become more common these days as the thrust to lessen the Notable stress in our daily lives Meanders. Suddenly, it becomes important when the daring effects plunge in.

Here are 17 activities you can engage (even in small spurts), to take care of you.

Read
Go to the beach
Make a daily self-care plan
Go for a bike ride
Dance
Go to the movies
Go to church
Go swimming
Paint your nails
Jump in puddles
Eat a meal you enjoy
Sing
Exercise
Breathe deeply
Wrap-up in a blanket
Draw
Sleep in

Does any resonate? Are there more you can add? Do share.

Cheers!

The Wonders of Travel…

If you think travel is dangerous, try routine.

Step out of your comfort zone into Uncompromising Wonder

Thankful For You…

Giving Thanks in Fact with a Grateful Heart.

Followers, You Rock!

The Smartest In Your Group? Here’s What To Do…

If you find that you are the smartest one in the group that you hang with, you need to find a new group. In order to grow, you need to develop. Staying in your comfort zone won’t help. Branch out. Reach for higher heights.

Cheers!

17 Signs You Have A Bad Boss…

A Bad Manager can take a good staff and destroy it, causing the best employees to flee and the remainder to lose all motivation.

We have all had to deal with bad bosses at one time or the other throughout our career. We scream, complain, lose the Typical drive, become demotivated, do barely enough to get by, or inevitably jump ship. If you are dealing with a bad boss here are a few examples of characteristics that depicts the behavior.

Lack of vision and inability to communicate effectively
Micromanaging
Thinking you have all the answers and that you must have all the answers
Working late everyday
Poor Hiring Decisions
Failure to Admit Mistakes
Takes the credit but gives the blame
Provides little/no feedback or coaching
Shows favoritism
Task-focused vs team-oriented
Selects and leads based on “like me”
Ignores diversity of thought or varying opinions
Past focused vs present/future
Being a friend instead of a leader
Failing to delegate and demonstrate trust
Allowing ego and pride to get in the way of good decisions
Personal agendas/motives

If you are a new manager, reflect on these characteristics. Recognize the signs and plan to change. You will then be on your way to becoming a good leader.

Need help? Lets connect.

Cheers!

The Color Of Identity….

Here’s CNN video interview with several individuals expressing their journey on deciding whether they identify with a particular race or another. Discrimination abounds and can get Messy. So to some they are thrilled to avoid the upfront open decision of sharing who they really are. Some are thrilled, but later become confused as they are confronted by issues that they need to deal with.

You Are You

As an Organizational Development practitioner, the choice now exists for people to choose when doing background checks. They must choose what gender or race they identify with. No longer can it be taken for granted face-to-face to identify. You are you. You decide which you, you want to be (tongue twister). Such a Fabric of our imagination.

In my research conducted on Success Strategies, this was one of my findings. Leaders when asked what ethnic group they identified with, expressed choices. Some were taken aback by the simple question because they thought it obvious, while others who were of mixed race and could identify with one group or other based on their preference, selected whatever they wanted. The conclusion from the findings of that research…more work needs to be done on this area.

So as I conclude this simple discussion, the question remains….who are you? Do you know? Do share.

Cheers!

Reflect. Relax. Renew…

When life gets Messy, take the time to reflect. Relax and get some rest. It encourages renewal. Then later, plunge forward full speed ahead after.

Strategies Entreprenuers Use To Handle Challenges…

We all go through hardship and challenges but it’s how we handle these tough times that set us apart and set us up for success. ~Brian Tracey

How do you handle tough times? “I just get stuck and stop moving” was one response. Premonition or not, that’s not good…not good at all. Only the strong will survive, and survival comes from hard work.

Here I share Dim excerpts of the strategies as entrepreneurs chimed in.

By staying positive
God
Being grateful for what you have
Trying to focus on the outcome in order not to focus on the barriers
Desire and faith
Planning for what’s important
Accept failures and just plan to win
Staying focused, disciplined, a never give up attitude, having belief, faith and the burning desire to succeed
Staying in the now …being grateful always helps
Be better
Go back to the Basics that made you successful before
Mindset, and good material
Staying focused
There’s no choice. I keep working till something changes
Find my center and perspective and then find a steady pace and progress bit by bit
Stick to the vision, beliefs, and values
By embracing failure as learning, and recognizing obstacles as opportunity
Positive thinking
Hard work usually solves the problem
Not to focus on hardness, this is my manner going through challenges
Be proactive in taking action on the things I can control and knowing the fact that one day it will subside
Rise to meet them
By thinking about my motive
Faith is my refuge
Take responsibility. Make a decision and go all in sheer determination
Refuse to quit
Friends, family and faith
Persevere, innovate and take action
Meditation
Keep a journal, plan, and then stick to the plan

How about you? Do any of the above resonate? How do you manage challenges? Do share.

Cheers!

The Perfect Reading Companion….

We read to know we’re not alone

What is your favorite activity when you grab that delightful book, and get lost in its world of Imagination? Barnes and Noble asked the question. Is it a cup of tea? Your pet? A cozy chair? Foreign? What’s your perfect reading companion?

Here I share excerpts of those who enthusiastically shared their favs.

Rain, snacks, home alone, quiet
A cloudy or rainy day
Tea and chunky blanket
Dog, a blanket, and Earl Grey
My bed
Reading with a nice cup of ice tea
A warm blanket and the sound of the rain
A cosy chair with a cup of tea and a cat curled in lap
Coffee and comfy chair
Silence
Strawberry Milk and China Anne McClain
My couch
Relaxing music, PJs
Solitude
Rainy day by a fireplace
Wine, red wine

When Life Knocks…

When Life knocks you down, get back up

Alena planned an inaugural event for an organization in need. It was going to be grand. Sponsors actively participated. The media agreed to show up. Surprisingly the greatest struggle came from the organization’s leadership. It seemed it was going to be a failure. A little saddened and downcast she continued planning the event’s activities. Naturally, fear, anxiety, agitation and more reared its ugly head. But she plodded on.

Amazingly, like an Astral, the event turned out to be just grand! A tremendous success. She walked away with key learnings for the next year. Yup! There’ll be another.

So when life knocks you down; when sickness, pain, sudden job loss, marriage fails, children falter, relationships go south; cry if you must but just stay focused on your goal. You’ll get there with consistency, tons of hard work, and persistence. Find a mentor, a confidante, or Coach who will help you ride the waves. Never Give Up. Let go of the negatives and remember, nothing good comes easy. Stay the course. You’ll get there.

Cheers!

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Gold Achieved!

Your positive action combined with positive thinking results in success.

6 Positive thinkers race to the finish line. They are athletes whose ages range over 80 years old. Their Assay strides encourage us with the assurance that we can achieve anything in life no matter our age.

You may be Conversant with or may have already seen the race but if you have not, take a look at the video shared.

May you be inspired to go after your dreams, goals and aspirations. Your ‘Gold’ will be achieved.

Cheers to your Success!

Overnight Success is a Myth…

Overnight Success …. extremely quick success that comes without much effort and is typically based on being in the right place at the right time. ~Susan Gunelius

Overnight success is a myth. It doesn’t Exist.
Your Goal… Encrusted Work it, Do it, and you will achieve it.