Yup. The holidays can induce all kinds or runnin' round and stress. Funny thing....just like work. Here's a powerful technique that helps free you up to focus on what really matters. It'll help you get more done and stress less at work.....or at the holidays.
Try this:
On screen or on a piece of paper, make three columns and fill them out. Column 1 = things I absolutely MUST do. Column 2 = things I can do REALLY, SERIOUSLY less of, delegate or just not do at all (THIS IS THE KEY). Column 3 = cool/important things I can now do because I’ve found extra time.
Example:
As said, this technique works at work (by having you focus on what matters and pass on what doesn’t). And it works on the holidays, too.
OR HEY...IF ALL ELSE FAILS AND YOU ARE STILL FEELING OVER-STRESSED? SIMPLY STOP. CLOSE YOUR EYES. BREATHE DEEPLY FOR A MINUTE. YOU’LL FEEL BETTER!
Eric Greene is a success/executive coach + team facilitator at the Greenehouse (www.GHouseCoaching.com). Work smarter. Lead better. Stress less. Have more fun doing it. And kick way more ass along the way.