Ok..I know some of you think I've got everything figured out and that I'm never stressed. I do have a lot of strategies that get me through tough times and even mundane times but I sure have been tested lately!! Why? Two words - technology and winter!
These past 2 weeks have been fraught (sp?) with cold and snow up here in New England. My car has slipped and slid all over the place and I never seem to warm up. It's not as bad as other places to be sure and it's nothing compared to the fact that technology has waged war on me!! I've lost internet at home, then on my wireless and to top it off, all my web sites (about 20 of them counting mine and the people I make them for) went down in the last 2 weeks!
Ok...that's it for complaining! Here are some random things I've learned lately in no particular order that I hope you will find helpful:
* There's a great site to teach you info about your computer programs. Stuck on Excel or PowerPoint or any other program? Just go to www.lynda.com. Some of it is free and the rest you have to pay for. They actually show you how each thing works with video. It's relatively inexpensive compared to going back to school which I had been contemplating but didn't want to spend the bucks or the time. Search for a coupon online if you decide to buy the training. I got $50 off the $250 year fee.
* An Allstate commercial said that they began their business in the middle of the depression in 1932. They have survived 12 recessions and noticed that once the fear subsides, people notice that a funny thing happens - people start enjoying the small things in life. It's back to basics and the basics are good and worth protecting. Yes, the basics ARE good. They are part of the reason why I created my leadership/success course - common sense, civility, ethics, leadership, team building... Thanks All State for reminding us of what's important
* So much tough news. When they say that's it's the worst...or the coldest...or the snowiest...since whatever year...take that in stride. If we got through it years ago.. and we did...then we will again.
* If you're a business owner, be sure your company goes back to the basics. Treat your customers right! I went to a baby shower Sunday that had free coffee, free food, free dessert. But if you wanted a cup of tea, you had to pay $2.50!! What??? Is that good business? Why would a tea bag cost $2.50??? A simple little decision is going to hurt their business because the women there thought the 'pay for tea' policy made no sense. And when things don't go right, we tell EVERYONE!!
* If you're an employee, this goes for you too. You are the face of the company and a company that does not do well in this business climate fails. No company - no job. How you perform even the simplest job matters. As one of my mentors T Harv Eker says, "How you do anything is how you do everything!"
* How are those changes coming along for the new year? Have you tried the one small thing a month strategy? I've added on morning exercise which I have always hated. I started REALLY small. But I add one additional rep/stretch/crunch/minute a week and already feel the need to do it every morning. Even I'm shocked and I know how well this 'one small change a month' works! Even if you haven't started changing something you've always wanted to change, why not start something small for February? You deserve the results!! And what better time than the love month...love yourself and start creating a change that will make you happy and proud of yourself.
Ok..that's it for this week. Panera is going to kick me out if I stay much longer!!
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