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Today I listened to a webinar called “How to Fuel Great Performance”.   I really enjoyed the information and needed these reminders right now. J   Here are some summary notes from the call.   "It is not the hours you work that determine the value you create, it’s the energy you invest." Sleep at least 8 hours per night .   Anything less requires that you burn more energy to stay awake.   So you not only have less energy, you are less efficient with the energy you do have.   You also are sub-optimal in your creativity, concentration, and quality of work.   Therefore your quantity is lower as well.   When you are tired, you tend to eat more as your body produces less of the chemical that tells your body it’s full.   Do the most important stuff first .   Rather than checking your email and becoming reactive, dig into a task that requires concentration.   Be proactive on your top projects and goals.   Resist ...

Flowers are a wonderful reminder of the power of beauty.  Notice the symbolism they reflect for the individual, love, friendship, and much more. Take some time out and open to what is triggered within you as you read this... A ripe bud is ready to pop open.  It takes its own sweet time. Pedals spread wide in full bloom, displaying an amazing sight.  A glimpse brightens the day.   The flower emits a luring essence.  A simple sniff awakens joy.  Senses are teased and satisfied by their encounter with this beautiful flower. Before long, the flower dries out and then falls.  It's over.  The flower returns to the dirt. Soon after another bud sprouts. The cycle continues.... Flowers are reflections of us.  They  grow best when well nurtured and each with its own needs with different levels of these requirements - such as water, sunshine, air, and nutrient-rich soil . “And the day came when the risk to remain tig...

“The secret of success is found in your daily routine.” ~John Maxwell Many of us have explored our daily routines to some extent. We have tried all kinds of ways of approaching our days and have found what works for us and what we are comfortable with. However, not many live beyond day-to-day planning. By additionally reviewing our lives from a weekly perspective, we can enjoy a greater level of experience and thrive in the ways most meaningful to us.   Opening up to this weekly review of allows greater levels of flow. Creating a space to prioritize your actions in alignment with your goals helps you to continuously develop yourself more quickly. Having a structure you can trust to process all of the details allows a natural ease and therefore more presence in your daily being. Taking this time out allows you to see opportunities that you may have otherwise not been aware of.  It also makes sure taking care of yourself doesn't get lost in the shuffle. Cre...