Friday, November 23, 2007

Maintaining Forward Momentum

Maintaining Forward Momentum
As you move along your journey, there are a variety of ways to maintain your forward momentum. One strategy is to keep an achievement journal that you can record your accomplishments. Second, maintain a fan club of supporters who are interested in what you are doing and are present to cheer you on. Third, develop a list of activities that can be accomplished in less than 30 minutes, less than 2 hours, and less than 4 hours. The next time you accomplish a milestone, choose to take set aside time on your celebration activity list before setting your sights on your next target. A metaphor for me of the importance of this activity comes from car journeys as a child. If the car isn’t getting fuel, the tank becomes empty and the car comes to a halt. By setting aside times for little breaks and celebrations along the way, we maintain our “fuel” and build our momentum for the longer term.

Warm regards





Beth Page

Contributing Expert Author to Awakening the Workplace

beth@dreamcatcher-consulting.com

http://www.dreamcatcher-consulting.com/

Tuesday, November 06, 2007

Focus on talents and strengths – it’s about bringing your gifts to the world

Focus on talents and strengths – it’s about bringing your gifts to the world

I encourage you to reflect on your special gifts. Find ways of incorporating your gifts into your daily work and life. You are a precious being and the sharing of your gifts and talents is your way of giving back to the world around you. As Martha Graham writes in a letter to Agnes de Mille, because there is only one of you in all of time, this expression is unique and if you block it, it will never exist through any medium and will be lost…the world will not have it. It is not your business to determine how good it is, nor how valuable, nor how it compares with other expressions…it is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.” What unique gift of yours could you express more freely?

Warm regards


Beth Page

Contributing Expert Author to Awakening the Workplace

beth@dreamcatcher-consulting.com

http://www.dreamcatcher-consulting.com/