Archive for November, 2008
Stress Relief Techniques for Your Commute
I recently read a bumper sticker on the back of a rusted old pick-up truck. It said:
“I’ve got nowhere special to be, so why don’t you get off my butt!”
I was actually riding his bumper because I was rushing to get to work. I had already hit three red lights and now I was staring at that rusty old truck. Since I couldn’t pass him I eased off my gas and thought about that bumper sticker. The more I read it, the more it made sense. That man understood that whenever he got to his destination, regardless of the time, it was going to be just fine.
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6 Exercise Hacks While You Are At Work
Your blood needs to flow freely and at times quickly. Fast moving blood will help clean out the plaque that’s been building up inside your arteries. Sometimes our jobs just don’t provide that excitement that gets the blood flowing. So we need to create it for ourselves.
I don’t want you to strip down to your underwear and streak through the office. Well I think that would be cool, but not very good for your career.
Exercise is a vital component to feeling good while we are working throughout the day. People who exercise at least 20 minutes a day see a significant increase in energy compared to people who don’t exercise at all.
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The Greatest Compliment of My Life and Compliments to Give Your Co-workers
My wife and I were discussing the need for people to compliment each other at work. Not enough of us do it. With Thanksgiving coming along in a few days, I’m reminded of the importance of showing gratitude to our co-workers with a simple and honest compliment.
My favorite compliment of all time came from my senior year high school English teacher. My friend and I were leaving school after our last final when we took a quick peek into our English class to say goodbye. She looked up and smiled. We told her thanks for everything.
She looked at both of us then said to me,
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No More Complaining at Work – A Thirty Day Challenge
Over the past few months I’ve noticed my complaining getting a little louder (in my own head and with friends). It might pop out when I’m asked to work on an extra report or maybe during a conversation with a friend. The complaining has become a nuisance and I’m going to challenge myself to thirty days of no complaining.
I’m an East Coaster living in Austin and the driving styles are much different. East Coasters will push their way into a lane. Texans will wait patiently to be let in. I know I’m generalizing, but bear with me. East coasters like to get through pink lights. Don’t get me started on New Yorkers who will go through a red light until the other cars from the other direction push forward and make them stop. Whoops, there is my first complaint.
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Digging a Little Deeper to Develop Your Emotional Intelligence
Over the summer I was listening to a book on CD about Frank Sinatra during my daily commute. He used to stand outside nightclubs begging the owners for a chance to sing for free, pushing his talents on to anyone willing to listen to his story. This was a recurrent theme throughout his early career. He would get a break then blow it because he let his temper get the best of him. He was forced to recreate himself until he discovered his emotional stability. Yes, he always had a temper, but he used that anger to spur his actions. His actions as one of the greatest singers of his era and his fearlessness when fighting for racial equality speak volumes of his ability to harness his emotions.
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So Your Boss Spits When He Yells
The spit comes flying out
of his mouth,
splashing on to his desk.
He doesn’t even have the decency to stand up.
His fat tired legs are tired of making an effort.
Funny thing is he doesn’t have a problem yelling at you until his veins turn red to purple.
He’s pissed because of
a mistake you made.
Encouragement isn’t in his vocabulary.
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Gary Vaynerchuk – Do What You Love
Gary Vaynerchuk is a marketing juggernaut . He understands the importance of networking, doing what you love, and not being afraid to make money doing it.
Here is his words of wisdom:
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A Brand New Theme for Work Happy Now
It’s here. A glorious new theme for Work Happy Now. (If you are reading this in a blog reader than click here to check it out.) It’s all about baby steps. This baby of a blog has just taken its first step, taking off the training wheels if you will permit me to use a cliché phrase. It’s ready to become a big boy and sit on the potty and do great work all by himself.
A gross visual that helps you see where I’m taking this blog. To the next level. I’m all about the Seth Godin drip effect. Slowly and surely I’m encouraging all of you to love a little Work Happy Now every single day. Giving so many brilliant ideas that you’ll keep coming back.
55 Tips to Make Work More Fun
55 + 1 Tips to Make Work More Fun:
- Use your superpowers every single day!
- Take 60 seconds to think about your favorite moment at work.
- Invite a new co-worker out to lunch.
- Bring an extra dessert for your boss.
- Eat perfectly ripened grapes.
- Watch a YouTube video – search “Office Pranks”
- Come up with a wild idea for the advertising department even if you aren’t in their department.
- Buy donuts for everyone
- Bring in orange juice for everyone
- Find an awesome joke online, memorize it and tell it to everyone.
- Don’t wear any underwear.
- Bring in freshly brewed sun tea.
My Wish For You
I try to send out a daily wish/prayer to the universe for you. I wanted to share it all with you today.
My wish for
all
of you
is that you
find that one thing that you are so passionate about
that when you wake up
on Monday morning
your blood is singing with glee.
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