Choice and Time

Have you made any difficult choices today?  Was one of them to invest time in that hour of power to upgrade your life? Was another choice to choose a cheerful attitude even though you could have been miffed?  Will you make that choice today to do the most important item on your list?  That thing that will help you transition from the kindergarten level to the pro level?  Is it really all up to you and the choices you make?  

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.  
-Wayne Dyer-

Gratitude and Time

What are you grateful for today?  Have you expressed that gratitude in prayer? in a note? out loud-face to face?  Are you grateful for any of these things? Hot, running water at the twist of a handle? Bright light to chase away the darkness? Sewer pipes? Space heaters? Fans? Engines of all sorts? Freedom? Abundance?  How can you give thanks every time, all the time?

I don't have to chase extraordinary moments to find happiness-it's right in front of me if I'm paying attention and practicing gratitude. 
-Brene Brown-

Calendaring and Time

What items do you schedule on your calendar?  Only the ones you think are important?  Only meetings?  Only appointments that you can't miss?  Do you have large chunks of time that are unscheduled? What if you scheduled time to learn?  Do you need time to plan?  Time with your kids?  Is it important to schedule time to rest and rejuvenate? How can you use your calendar to have more quality in your time? 

"Balancing family and work is a top priority for me, and I treat it as such.  Meaning, I actually put specific family time and events in my calendar so that precious time is dedicated and properly blocked off from any work that may try to sneak its way into my schedule."
-Biz Stone-

Language and Time

Are you fluent in speaking the language of your coworkers, customers or spouse?  Do they prefer a slow, detailed conversation and plenty of time to process the information?  Or do they prefer a few bullet points on what needs to happen?  Could learning to present information in a way that your listener prefers make a difference in how the project roles? What will be the outcome if you communicate in your style?  Is there more than one way?  Will it grant you more time along the way if you learn their language?

"The art of communication is the language of leadership."
-John Humes-

Priorities and Time

Have you identified what is the most important thing to get done today?  Is it possible that 8 p.m. will arrive and your day will have been spent on random things keeping you very busy?  But, did you accomplish what was most important? What is your priority today? How will you ensure that it does get accomplished? Have you set yourself up to succeed? What's your plan?

"The key is not to prioritize what's on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities."
-Stephen Covey-

Isolation, Friends and Time

Are you part of the growing epidemic of individuals who are experiencing social isolation?   Would you rather spend your time at home or out with friends? Is your health suffering because of lack of connection with others? How about your sleep?  Do you feel like all those social media friends are truly friends?  Would you take the time to have them to your home for a BBQ?  How can you decrease the level of isolation and increase your connection with the 10 most important people in your life?  Phone call?  Email? Walk with them? Spend time with them? Can you do something today to share the love?  

I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy.  Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun.  
-Charles R. Swindoll-

Together and Time

Can two accomplish more than one?  What is the potential for success if you partner up?  Are you able to withstand the inevitable stresses of working with another to achieve the greater whole?  Is together really better?  Can you generate time by being/working together?

Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.  
-Henry Ford-

Being Grounded and Time

Do you know what keeps you grounded?  Home? Family? Exercise? Faith? Connections with friends? When you are grounded are you more productive with your time?  What can you do right now to feel more grounded? 

"When I go home, it's an easy way to be grounded.  You learn to realize what truly matters."  
-Tony Stewart-

Fight Throughs and Time

What is the benefit of winning a "fight thru"?  Why should you just take the time now?  Does it give you a boost mentally to face it and go for it? What will the consequence be if you lose a "fight thru"? Negative self talk?  Demotivation?  How can you be a winner in this moment?

"Greatness comes from fear.  Fear can either shut us down and we go home, or we fight through it."
-Lionel Richie-

Rookies and Time

Have you been a rookie lately?  How does being given an assignment and having little clue how to accomplish it make you feel?  Who can you look to that will provide guidance and inspiration? What needs to be done to move one step forward?  Could it be that you are the most efficient with your time and the most productive when you are a rookie?  What are you willing to take on to put yourself in the powerful rookie zone?

"I did some good things as a rookie."
-Earl Campbell-

Comfort Zone and Time

What is your comfort zone? Why would we stay in it?  Why would we be bold enough to step outside of it?  What could we accomplish if we stepped up and broke out of the comfort?  Does one need to strive for that state of anxiety that being out of the comfort zone creates?  What part does it play in personal and professional growth? If we are in a state of anxiety from being out of our comfort zone, will it eat up our time?  Is there a way to become comfortable with being uncomfortable?

"If you put yourself in a position where you have to stretch outside your comfort zone, then you are forced to expand your consciousness."  
-Les Brown-

Stacking the Deck and Time

Could stacking the deck have a positive connotation rather than negative?  Can you arrange people, places and activities in your experience to provide positive experiences for and with you?  Is creating a constant upward spiral possible while still remaining ethical and true to yourself and your values?  Do you get more time when you stack people, places and activities in your favor?

"If you have the opportunity to do amazing things in your life, I strongly encourage you to invite someone to join you."
-Simon Sinek-

Could this infographic help you stay on track with how your time is used?

Yes! Yes! Yes! and Time

Are you ready to try an experiment?  Check in with your emotions. How are you feeling about things at the moment?  Could you use a boost?  Say out loud...Yes! Yes! Yes!  Again...Yes! Yes! Yes! One more time...Yes! Yes! Yes!  Now check in, are you feeling.... Uplifted? Happier? Confident? Let's getter done?  Isn't it amazing what a simple reset can do?  Can saying yes give you more time?  

"To my young friends out there: Life can be great, but not when you can't see it.  So, open your eyes to life: to see it in the vivid colors that God gave us as a precious gift to His children, to enjoy life to the fullest, and to make it count.  Say yes to your life."

-Nancy Reagan-