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Find Time to Recharge Your Creativity
Posted on March 11, 2010 by Paula, under Ask Paula, Time and Energy.
I received a wonderful question from a reader of The Time Finder last week, and I’ve been looking forward to answering it here ever since!
Mutuo Mbilla is an article writer, and she asked about the following quandary — one that confronts many of us in our writing work:
Paula,
Thanks for your great tips on time finding. I have a question for you, which I struggle with almost every week. I am a writer, and as a writer, I need creative energy. I have noticed though, that after putting lots of creative energy in, I am drained and on some days, just can’t work myself into putting down a single creative line. Sometimes this can happen for two days in a row. Is this bad? Of course it means I don’t get to achieve all my goals, but I am not sure whether its good or bad, and if I should stop it, how I should go about it.
Regards,
Mutuo Mbilla
The first piece of advice that I have for you, Mutuo, is to try to not think about these things as either good or bad. It’s normal to feel drained after spending a lot of creative energy. The key is not to be critical of yourself, but to find solutions — because that kind of self-judgment will just slow you down and also eat up even more of your energy!
Second, I would suggest that you build into your writing schedule a number of regular, small breaks. Step away from your desk and do something to relax your mind and also let your body and your energy move.
Using a timer may be very helpful for you in giving yourself breaks. Especially when one gets on a creative “roll” it can be tempting to keep going – ignoring breaks as you try to ride the creative wave. This is often the beginning of the path to the kind of exhaustion that you describe. So try to discipline yourself to take your scheduled, small breaks no matter what. This will sustain you for the long haul!
You mentioned your goals in your question. My third piece of advice is to take a look at your goals and see whether they are truly realistic. Are there ways that you could make them more flexible for yourself, so that you can take into account your energy levels? It’s okay to back off from time to time. Small chances to refresh yourself will enhance your creative energy over the long term.
I hope you find this helpful, and would love to hear how it goes for you. Have you tried any of these ideas already? Maybe it’s time to take another look at them. Best of luck to you in your creative endeavors, Mutuo!
Other Time Finder readers … do you have suggestions for Mutuo … we’d love to hear!
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Find Time to Move Your Body No Matter What!
Posted on March 9, 2010 by Paula, under Self-Care Time, Time Choices, Time and Energy.
Find time for a little exercise every day – it’s really important, and it’s been my mantra for quite some time now!
You may think it’s a tall order, but note that I said “a little exercise”! That’s because it’s much more important to do something, and do it frequently – then to exercise strenuously and well, but only every once in a while. Not only is that less helpful for your fitness over the long haul, but it also sets you up for possible injury.
But how do you find time to work exercise into your busiest days? And what if you’re sick, or over-tired,or away from home, or just don’t feel like it? It can certainly be a challenge, I know. But for starters, making movement a priority AND being mindful of even your smallest choices can really, really help!
For example:
- What if you park at the far end, rather than the near side of the parking lot?
- What if you walked back upstairs when you forget your glasses, rather than asking your partner to bring them down to you?
- How about walking to the grocery store for the half gallon of milk, rather than hopping into the car?
A lot of the efficiencies that we undertake in our lives are geared towards saving us steps. I’m suggesting that you flip that over for yourself, especially when you don’t have time to go to a gym or do some other form of planned exercise.
Instead of saving yourself some steps, try adding a few. This will get your energy moving, and I guarantee you’ll find it refreshing.
Time choices like these can have the added advantage of diminishing your carbon footprint (less time in the car), modeling helpful behaviors for others in your life, and gaining you some quiet time (those walks to the store) to boot. Even very small increments of time spent exercising present you with lots of bonuses, as you can see!
Of course it’s great to get out for a longer walk or run or bike ride — or to join the Pilates class, or practice yoga, you name it! These things are wonderful and I heartily encourage them.
BUT … even on a day when your schedule is “too full” or you don’t feel quite up to it, you can still work some movement into your moments. Try it! And let me know how it goes – I’d love to hear!
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Find Time to Deal with Your Paper-Just Ask Paula (or Maggie)!
Posted on March 4, 2010 by Paula, under Time and Energy.
Finding time for dialogue with members of the Finding Time community is one of my favorite things, and last night’s call with Certified Life Coach Maggie McCauley was a great example. Were you there? Maggie shared a boatload of ideas and information about moving “From Chaos to Peace—Creating an Inspired Workspace.” If you couldn’t make it, but had signed up for the call, we’ll be sending you your (free) MP3 of this very special HeartBased and EducationRich teleseminar as soon as it’s available!
We got some great questions on the call, and Maggie also gave listeners the opportunity to contact her via her website – A New View for You – if they have additional, follow-up questions.
I love highlighting readers’ questions here, most Thursday’s, and today I’d like to enlarge on one of the perennial questions about clutter that came up last night … what do we do with all the paper?
Not surprisingly, Maggie had some excellent ideas and tips about how to handle paper, but first, here is a general principle that Maggie shared – one that will help with all of your organizing tasks.
In her work Maggie emphasizes the importance of bringing energy that is open and accepting to our organizing tasks. It’s in an atmosphere of openness (be it embodied in our living and working spaces or in our inner spaces) that our creativity, productivity, AND our prosperity can best flourish!
So, it’s important to NOT bring critical, constricting energy to any of your organizing tasks. The key is not to fall into the trap of trying to develop systems that are “right.” Rather, look to find and implement the ones that work for you. This is a very important and freeing shift in what can often be a shame-laden process for people. Maggie even encourages us to take the further step of coming to see our organizing tasks as gifts! They are ongoing opportunities to create an environment that works for us.
So back to the paper! Here are three quick tips that Maggie shared, just to get you thinking …
- Paper is not the enemy! Relax and open … this will free up your creativity as you approach your paper piles!
- Did you know that 80% of what we file away, we never look at again? This amazed me, and has me contemplating my files in a whole new way.
- Rather than printing out online items that you want to read “someday” try creating a document file on your computer with links and brief descriptions. You’ll still have access, but won’t be adding to your piles.
Have you developed systems for dealing with paper that work for you? Great! How about sharing them with others here … we’d love to hear!
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Find Time for Spring Cleaning!
Posted on March 3, 2010 by Paula, under Time and Energy.
Finding time for spring cleaning is one of my favorite annual rituals … and we are heading into that time of year once again – at least here in the Northern Hemisphere. Yesterday was one of those days when it felt like winter might actually be drawing to a close. Can’t you feel it?
I like to think of spring cleaning as a ritual and a transition point that marks a fresh, new beginning. It’s a time of letting go of the old (those heavy coats and boots) and preparing for what is to come (budding flowers, birdsongs, fresh produce from local gardens). Mindfully undertaken, spring cleaning is, at its root, a celebration … whatever specific tasks it may entail.
Practically speaking, spring-cleaning-time has the added benefit of being a great opportunity to de-clutter your living and working spaces. As you throw open the windows to welcome a new season, consider asking yourself what you can let go of and what changes you can make so that your life flows more smoothly. Every small change that you make to de-clutter and simplify means that you will have more of your time and your energy available for the important things!
The especially good news today is that I’ve got a teleclass coming up tonight that will help you jump start this process! Please join me in my Finding Time EducationRich & HeartBased Interview Teleseries as I interview Certified Life Coach and Professional Organizer Maggie McCauley, LICSW about moving yourself “From Chaos to Peace—Creating an Inspired Workspace.”
Maggie is a gifted and inspiring teacher and coach. She’ll let you in on the secrets to stop letting chaos and clutter drain your time and energy, sap your creativity, and cost you money! Be sure to grab your free seat here: http://thetimefinder.com/Interview.html to join us!
- When? Wednesday, March 3 at 7PM ET.
- Where? From the comfort of your cozy home!
Imagine how you’ll fly once you’re unshackled from chaos and clutter. Picture what you’ll accomplish once you create the space for your inspiration to soar! Don’t forget to reserve your spot! http://thetimefinder.com/Interview.html
What if you could find another hour every day? You can! You are invited to sign up for your FREE Finding Time Success Kit. It puts 3 key tools for your time success right into your hands! Grab it and see how you can recharge your energy, reduce overwhelm and frustration, and come to learn that 24 hours really ARE enough!
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Find Time to Reclaim Your Energy by De-Cluttering!
Posted on March 2, 2010 by Paula, under Time and Energy.
Finding time to de-clutter, whether it’s your overflowing desk, your bursting files and closets, or your too-full in-box, is a surefire way to access more energy for yourself.
How does clutter affect your time and your energy? Well, from my own experience, I can attest to the fact that clutter slows me down, and definitely adds to my stress level. Here are a few energy and time-draining facets of clutter that spring to mind:
- When your space is cluttered, you often have to take an extra moment or two (at the very least) to find what you’re looking for.
- It’s hard to know where to start when you’re in a chaotic space – meaning more lost time and more stress.
- It’s just harder to get around when there are piles of “stuff” to contend with.
- When your space is cluttered it’s easier to lose things … and to worry about losing things.
- There’s stress in not knowing exactly what is there. Is there something key that you are missing because it is at the bottom of a pile?
Do you resonate to this list? As you can see, the down-side of clutter is huge – and its effects are far-reaching. You may not be aware of the low-level stress that you live with, but rest assured that it hobbles your creative efforts and your productivity.
That’s why I am really hoping that you will join me in my Finding Time EducationRich & HeartBased Interview Teleseries tomorrow! I’ll be interviewing Certified Life Coach and Professional Organizer Maggie McCauley, LICSW about moving yourself “From Chaos to Peace—Creating an Inspired Workspace.”
Maggie will be talking about exactly this topic – and giving you the secrets to stop letting chaos and clutter drain your time and energy, sap your creativity, and cost you money!
When is it again? Tomorrow … Wednesday, March 3 at 7PM ET.
Where? From the comfort of your cozy home!
Be sure to grab your free seat here: http://thetimefinder.com/Interview.html to join us! Imagine how you’ll fly once you’re unshackled from chaos and clutter. Picture what you’ll accomplish once you create the space for your inspiration to soar!
What if you could find another hour every day? You can! You are invited to sign up for your FREE Finding Time Success Kit. It puts 3 key tools for your time success right into your hands! Grab it and see how you can recharge your energy, reduce overwhelm and frustration, and come to learn that 24 hours really ARE enough!
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Find Time to Cut Through Clutter and Chaos with Inspiring Insights!
Posted on February 24, 2010 by Paula, under Time and Energy.
Finding time to dig out when clutter has overtaken the spaces in your life is a little like dealing with a snowstorm! (Funny how metaphors just spring to mind sometimes!)
This morning, as a mix of freezing rain and heavy, wet snow blankets the Northeast, wreaking chaos, overturning plans, and creating stress … I am extremely pleased to be letting you in on an upcoming Finding Time Special, Virtual Event! But before I share the details, here are a few questions to ask yourself …
- Are you ready to explore the ways that you can free yourself from clutter and chaos and move into inspired productivity?
- Do bulging file cabinets and overflowing in-boxes send your stress level to the ceiling?
- Does your cluttered desk sap your creativity every time you look at it?
- Would you love to develop efficient systems that let you use yourtime and energy productively?
- … and just what DO you do with all that paper?!
Join me in my Finding Time EducationRich & HeartBased Interview Teleseries as I interview Certified Life Coach and Professional Organizer Maggie McCauley, LICSW about moving yourself “From Chaos to Peace—Creating an Inspired Workspace.” Maggie will let you in on the secrets to stop letting chaos and clutter drain your time and energy, sap your creativity, and cost you money!
When? Wednesday, March 3 at 7PM ET.
Where? From the comfort of your cozy home!
Be sure to grab your free seat here: http://thetimefinder.com/Interview.html to join us!
Imagine how you’ll fly once you’re unshackled from chaos and clutter. Picture what you’ll accomplish once you create the space for your inspiration to soar!
Watch for more information on this exciting and info-packed teleclass in the coming days. I sure hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity. Be sure to click the link and reserve your spot! http://thetimefinder.com/Interview.html
What if you could find another hour every day? You can! You are invited to sign up for your FREE Finding Time Success Kit. It puts 3 key tools for your time success right into your hands! Grab it and see how you can recharge your energy, reduce overwhelm and frustration, and come to learn that 24 hours really ARE enough!
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Find Time to Enjoy Whatever Your Day Brings
Posted on February 17, 2010 by Paula, under Time and Energy.
Finding time to appreciate what your day brings your way can be a challenge sometimes – but it’s well worth the effort!
As those who know me are pretty well aware, to say that I’m not a big fan of snow would be a bit of an understatement! It invariably throws schedules out of whack, makes it more difficult to get around, and adds layers of new complication to many daily tasks around the farm.
So, yesterday, as I watched the snow fall outside my office window, I had the opportunity to stretch, be creative, and find things to appreciate about this new development. I even started a list and quickly came up with three plusses!
- Of course, there’s no denying the pristine beauty that new snow brings as it transforms the landscape.
- I also love the incredible quiet, as the flakes drift to earth. Time seems to slow down … and the silence is peaceful.
- One of my coaching clients was delayed – a glitch that, I realized, provided me with an unexpected opportunity to work on my upcoming teleclass. (It’s on March 3 at 7PM ET – stay tuned for more information soon!)
Having made my brief list, I could feel my mood lighten considerably as I turned from annoyance and frustration with reality toward acceptance and appreciation. What a difference that small pause made in the quality of my energy as I embarked on the rest of my afternoon and evening!
What if you could find another hour every day? You can! You are invited to sign up for your Finding Time Success Kit. It’s FREE, and it provides you with key tools for your time success! Grab it and see how you can recharge your energy, reduce overwhelm and frustration, and come to learn that 24 hours really ARE enough!
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Find Time for Agility and Nimbleness!
Posted on February 10, 2010 by Paula, under Time Choices, Time and Energy.
Finding time and being efficient is often thought of as a matter of developing systems and being steady and disciplined about sticking to them. And don’t get me wrong – those skills are very important!
But the recent blizzard(s) that have inundated and paralyzed the Mid-Atlantic region of the US provide a reminder of the need for agility in meeting the challenges that the world sometimes presents us with.
Finding time to be nimble in the face of the unexpected is a matter of time choices AND a matter of the energy that we bring to those choices. And I would add that our energy can be very much affected by the language that we use to describe our choices!
I love words like agile and nimble because they are so energetic, active, and positive.
Contrast them to a word like flexibility. It’s not a bad word at all – but it can have a slightly reactive feel, can’t it? Something happens and we are flexible in response to it. It just doesn’t have the same “in charge” feeling that a nimble response has.
The next time you are confronted with an unexpected wrench in the works … try framing your response as “agile” or “nimble” or some other active and in charge word that strikes a chord for you. How does it feel? I’d love to hear!
What if you could find another hour every day? You can! You are invited to sign up for The Finding Time Success Kit. It’s FREE, and it provides you with key tools for your time success! Grab it and see how you can recharge your energy, reduce overwhelm and frustration, and come to learn that 24 hours really ARE enough!
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Find Time for Your Entrepreneurial Success!
Posted on February 5, 2010 by Paula, under Time and Energy.
Did you find time to hear Wednesday night’s EnergyRICH® Teleclass with Heather Dominick: “The 6-Figure Foundational Success Secret You Must Have As A Healer Coach or Heart-Centered Entrepreneur”? It was an amazing gathering of mastermind energy, and you can tap into that energy on the recording right here!
On the call, Heather got right to the heart of what it takes to Shift Entrepreneurial Fear, Gain the Commitment and to easily Move Your Prospects into joyful, high-paying clients. She also introduced participants to a special offer for the February 2010 EnergyRICH® Business Boot Camp, which is now ALMOST Sold Out (in BOTH time slots)! Heather doesn’t take more than 20 members in each time slot because it’s important to her that each ERBBC member receive intimate attention and energy.
You have until FRIDAY, February 5th to sign up for Heather’s ERBBC at the special rate of up to $100 off … and you can grab your special spot right away at this link!
“Before the EnergyRICH® Business Boot Camp I was frustrated with feeling like I had no control over my business and my success. I was always stressing out about how I’d be able to create the sales I really wanted and to have that support me financially. I felt uneasy when I talked to prospects, especially when it came to talking about price. And now, with Heather’s help, I have implemented the EnergyRICH® Prospects to Profits Process (P2P!).
With my P2P process set up, There is no longer any uneasiness at all about my rates and whether or not the prospect will become a paying client. Now that my P2P process is in place, I am actually excited from calls with prospects, and how I might help them! And I signed on 8 out of my original BC goal of 10 new clients!”
Fia, fearlesfaith.ca
If you weren’t able to make the call, don’t worry, the AUDIO is posted and ready for you. (Be sure to click “Play” and be ready to take notes – Heather gave away TONS of detailed info!) It’s an incredible call – you’ll want to hear it! Here’s what Heather covered:
- How to be sure the fear of selling disappears.
- How to be able to clearly communicate the value of what you’re here to offer. So much so that folks feel called to work with you!
- How to have an effective EnergyRICH® Selling process that is consistently getting you the results and the money that you deserve.
- How to have amped up EnergyRICH® materials that have people saying, “Yes, I want that!”
- What to do to have a process that you can use over and over because you know confidently that it works.
- A MUST: How to be confident in your marketing! So much so you are ready to be what Heather calls “Considerably Huge” … out in the world in a big, big way.
And as you listen, you’ll want to have your EnergyRICH® Success Sheet with you. You can download that here.
AND if you are ready to build your business from a place of serving, getting you results and leaving you feeling great about what you do … then I encourage you to check out this special offer (remember, it ends today). Click the link to learn more, and access your savings of up to $100 on the next EnergyRICH® Business Boot Camp!
Again, this special rate is only available until February 5th.
What if you could find another hour every day? You can! You are invited to sign up for The Finding Time Success Kit. It’s FREE, and it provides you with key tools for your time success! Grab it and see how you can recharge your energy, reduce overwhelm and frustration, and come to learn that 24 hours really ARE enough!
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Find Time to Take Yourself and Your Business to the Next Level!
Posted on January 27, 2010 by Paula, under Time Choices, Time and Energy.
Did you find time to join Heather Dominick and me last night as I interviewed Heather about The Time and Money Mistakes that Smart People Make? If you did, then you know what a dynamic and wise coach Heather is! So read on – because I want to share something very important with you …
I’m sure you sense that there is a monumental shift taking place in the world. You may have secretly begun to believe that this is a shift into greater darkness and experienced fear, worry and concern about what’s to come. There is a sense of doom and desperation circulating … but this is NOT the truth … the Truth is this shift is poised for major light.
My good friend and colleague, Heather Dominick – EnergyRICH® Entrepreneur Success and Master Coach, has a very clear answer to what’s currently plaguing the planet … it all comes down to a personal decision. This is the Universal Law of Free Will, the most powerful energetic principle that you can activate at any given time. And Heather has a powerful plan to help you to be able to do this in the most prosperous way.
Just imagine completing your very own EnergyRICH® Core Business Building Success Template right on a teleclass! So by the end of the call you walk away VERY clear about what’s missing in your mission and your marketing and how to step into 6-figure (and beyond) success that’s aligned with who you are and that will have you fast-tracked into modern marketing rather than relying on old-out-dated-past-paradigm marketing methods (so you can prosperously serve the world)
This shift into light is about YOU stepping out and up to be the magnificent person that you are! And Heather is going to give you an inner and outer plan that will show you EXACTLY how to do this on her next EnergyRICH®, revolutionary teleclass:
“The 6-Figure Foundational Success Secret You Must Have As A Healer Coach or Heart-Centered Entrepreneur”
Date: Feb 3rd 2010
Time: 1:30-3:30pm EASTERN
Sign up here! (affiliate link)
I am so confident of the high-value, high-impact information you will receive on this call! In addition to her incredible, inspirational energy Heather is known for her impeccable, easy to understand and implement information. (And if you heard our interview last night, or have participated in any of Heather’s other classes or groups, you absolutely know what I mean!)
I truly see this as a gift for you and highly recommend that you reserve your spot on this revolutionary interactive-training teleclass now by signing up here! (affiliate link)
This is the time for you to step into your highest self.
This is the time for you to serve those that you are meant to serve.
This is the time for you to receive your most prosperous reward.
Be sure to be on this call that is going to give you the exact foundational formula you need to be able to do this no matter what is happening for anyone else around you.
Your time is now.
This is a must be there teleclass. See you on this very special, unique call.
Oops, I almost forgot, Heather is truly one of the most generous coaches I know. She always freely gives of her time, her energy AND on this teleclass she will be giving away Cash Prizes! That’s right. Three of them. But you MUST be on the call to win. So be sure to reserve your special seat by signing up here! (affiliate link)
Are you ready to take the next step?
What if you could find another hour every day? You can! You are invited to sign up for The Finding Time Success Kit. It’s FREE, and it provides you with key tools for your time success! Grab it and see how you can recharge your energy, reduce overwhelm and frustration, and come to learn that 24 hours really ARE enough!
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