Monday, November 27, 2006
More inspiration
A few weeks ago I was working on an involved work project when all of a sudden the plan for what I need to accomplish before I strike out on my own came to me. I seized the inspiration (it was almost as if some other force was dictating to me-- do you ever have those moments?) scribbled down about 25 things I need to have in place before leaving my job. Already, I have completed one task. I have the list in my planner so I can check it regularly. Having a clearer roadmap seems to keep me from getting discouraged and keeps me focussed on the road ahead.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Energy II
We still haven't found a replacement for the team member who left in June so I am continuing to handle double my usual (and already daunting) workload. The field I am in has become increasingly crucial to the function of apparel product development but the supply of available workers has shrank significantly. We have interviewed half a dozen candidates, but none have worked out.
This has put a strain on my outside pursuits, making it difficult to find the energy to work on my novel and embark on my latest creative project. I realized recently that I have no problem with time management-- I can plan my week with the best of them. It's energy management that's the problem. My day planner may have everything listed that I need to accomplish in a given week, but if I am too exhausted to do more than work and basic life maintenance, then the plan isn't worth the paper it's written on.
Some weeks I feel like an athlete in training. I have to eat right, get sufficient sleep, provide time for mental/spiritual/emotion nourishment, get plenty of exercise just so I can run the marathon that is the life I've chosen. I've been reading alot of articles on acheiving optimal energy. One of my favorite resources is the Energy Coach, Jon Gordon. Check out his website if you're feeling in need of some energy assistance yourself:
http://jongordon.com/
This has put a strain on my outside pursuits, making it difficult to find the energy to work on my novel and embark on my latest creative project. I realized recently that I have no problem with time management-- I can plan my week with the best of them. It's energy management that's the problem. My day planner may have everything listed that I need to accomplish in a given week, but if I am too exhausted to do more than work and basic life maintenance, then the plan isn't worth the paper it's written on.
Some weeks I feel like an athlete in training. I have to eat right, get sufficient sleep, provide time for mental/spiritual/emotion nourishment, get plenty of exercise just so I can run the marathon that is the life I've chosen. I've been reading alot of articles on acheiving optimal energy. One of my favorite resources is the Energy Coach, Jon Gordon. Check out his website if you're feeling in need of some energy assistance yourself:
http://jongordon.com/
Friday, November 03, 2006
An interesting idea
Yesterday I was flipping through Oprah. I was about to skip over an article on eating sensibly when something caught my eye. The scientist quoted in the article, Brian Wansink, mentioned that at the beginning of each month, he makes three changes in his life. Hmmmm, I thought, that sounds interesting. So when I sat down to set my goals for the month, I included three new things to try. It seems like a small, easy way to make changes in life.
