Leave Your Troubles at the Door
Would you like to leave the office each evening with less stress – and feeling good about the day?
Allot 10 to 15 minutes at the end of each day to do something positive.
For example, send hand-written thank you notes to employees or business associates for providing extraordinary service/hard work.
When you’re finished, you’ll be in a much more positive frame of mind.
Source: PHC Profit Report, 847-297-3450.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Thursday, February 10, 2011
How do you balance reductionism (analytical thinking) & systems thinking (strategic thinking)? I may not get many answers on this one.
Analytical thinking as a whole makes up strategic thinking.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
How do you find balance between work and family?
Family and Work: You can find a balance
To put family and career demands in perspective, realize that some trade-offs are necessary and the balance will be tipped unevenly at times.
Here are four tips to help you stay sane:
1. Don’t aim for perfect balance. Set your priorities, but realize they’re likely to change. Adjust accordingly, making decisions on the basis of whatever issues demand your attention most immediately. Ask yourself: “What will happen if I don’t take care of this issue at work? Is this home activity a must-do, a should-do or just a nice thing to do?”
2. Avoid guilt. Don’t beat yourself up over that extra bit of time you spend at work. Feeling guilty won’t get you anywhere. Likewise, don’t feel remorse if you must leave work on time for an important family event. Take stock of your expectations for yourself and your family.
3. Establish family rituals. They don’t have to be elaborate. Comfortable routines organized around mealtime, bath time and bed time can add security to your family.
4. Be at home even when you’re on the road. For example:
• Make a video or audio tape of your child’s favorite story.
• Leave notes around the house.
• Cook and freeze special meals.
• Call home every day at a set time.
• Send letters and postcards.
Source: Care Packages for the Home, by Barbara Glanz. ISBN 0-8362-6834-2.
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing.
To put family and career demands in perspective, realize that some trade-offs are necessary and the balance will be tipped unevenly at times.
Here are four tips to help you stay sane:
1. Don’t aim for perfect balance. Set your priorities, but realize they’re likely to change. Adjust accordingly, making decisions on the basis of whatever issues demand your attention most immediately. Ask yourself: “What will happen if I don’t take care of this issue at work? Is this home activity a must-do, a should-do or just a nice thing to do?”
2. Avoid guilt. Don’t beat yourself up over that extra bit of time you spend at work. Feeling guilty won’t get you anywhere. Likewise, don’t feel remorse if you must leave work on time for an important family event. Take stock of your expectations for yourself and your family.
3. Establish family rituals. They don’t have to be elaborate. Comfortable routines organized around mealtime, bath time and bed time can add security to your family.
4. Be at home even when you’re on the road. For example:
• Make a video or audio tape of your child’s favorite story.
• Leave notes around the house.
• Cook and freeze special meals.
• Call home every day at a set time.
• Send letters and postcards.
Source: Care Packages for the Home, by Barbara Glanz. ISBN 0-8362-6834-2.
Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing.
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